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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,241.98, 33,453.06 and 13,486.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,241.98, 33,453.06 and 13,486.80 is: 18,611.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,241.98 : 33,453.06 = 13,486.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,241.98/33,453.06 = 13,486.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,241.98x = 33,453.06 × 13,486.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,241.98x = 451,174,729.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,174,729.61/24,241.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,611.30

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