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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,246.61, 33,460.74 and 13,492.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,246.61, 33,460.74 and 13,492.33 is: 18,619.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,246.61 : 33,460.74 = 13,492.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,246.61/33,460.74 = 13,492.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,246.61x = 33,460.74 × 13,492.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,246.61x = 451,463,346.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,463,346.12/24,246.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,619.65

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