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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,245.61, 33,459.36 and 13,491.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,245.61, 33,459.36 and 13,491.33 is: 18,618.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,245.61 : 33,459.36 = 13,491.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,245.61/33,459.36 = 13,491.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,245.61x = 33,459.36 × 13,491.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,245.61x = 451,411,267.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,411,267.35/24,245.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,618.27

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