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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,245.14, 33,459.43 and 13,490.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,245.14, 33,459.43 and 13,490.07 is: 18,616.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,245.14 : 33,459.43 = 13,490.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,245.14/33,459.43 = 13,490.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,245.14x = 33,459.43 × 13,490.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,245.14x = 451,370,052.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,370,052.86/24,245.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,616.93

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