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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,240.96, 33,451.86 and 13,630.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,240.96, 33,451.86 and 13,630.32 is: 18,809.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,240.96 : 33,451.86 = 13,630.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,240.96/33,451.86 = 13,630.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,240.96x = 33,451.86 × 13,630.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,240.96x = 455,959,556.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,959,556.40/24,240.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,809.47

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