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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,241.16, 33,452.84 and 13,630.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,241.16, 33,452.84 and 13,630.72 is: 18,810.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,241.16 : 33,452.84 = 13,630.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,241.16/33,452.84 = 13,630.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,241.16x = 33,452.84 × 13,630.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,241.16x = 455,986,295.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,986,295.24/24,241.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,810.42

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