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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,235.54, 33,444.61 and 13,480.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,235.54, 33,444.61 and 13,480.36 is: 18,602.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,235.54 : 33,444.61 = 13,480.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,235.54/33,444.61 = 13,480.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,235.54x = 33,444.61 × 13,480.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,235.54x = 450,845,382.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,845,382.86/24,235.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,602.65

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