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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,236.76, 33,446.37 and 13,481.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,236.76, 33,446.37 and 13,481.49 is: 18,604.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,236.76 : 33,446.37 = 13,481.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,236.76/33,446.37 = 13,481.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,236.76x = 33,446.37 × 13,481.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,236.76x = 450,906,902.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,906,902.69/24,236.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,604.26

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