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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,206.45, 33,402.89 and 13,451.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,206.45, 33,402.89 and 13,451.63 is: 18,562.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,206.45 : 33,402.89 = 13,451.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,206.45/33,402.89 = 13,451.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,206.45x = 33,402.89 × 13,451.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,206.45x = 449,323,434.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,323,434.35/24,206.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,562.14

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