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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,207.26, 33,405.35 and 13,451.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,207.26, 33,405.35 and 13,451.86 is: 18,563.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,207.26 : 33,405.35 = 13,451.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,207.26/33,405.35 = 13,451.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,207.26x = 33,405.35 × 13,451.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,207.26x = 449,364,091.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,364,091.45/24,207.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,563.20

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