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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,241.41, 33,450.59 and 13,484.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,241.41, 33,450.59 and 13,484.54 is: 18,607.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,241.41 : 33,450.59 = 13,484.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,241.41/33,450.59 = 13,484.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,241.41x = 33,450.59 × 13,484.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,241.41x = 451,065,818.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,065,818.88/24,241.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,607.24

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