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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,247.64, 33,462.12 and 13,493.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,247.64, 33,462.12 and 13,493.36 is: 18,621.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,247.64 : 33,462.12 = 13,493.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,247.64/33,462.12 = 13,493.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,247.64x = 33,462.12 × 13,493.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,247.64x = 451,516,431.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,516,431.52/24,247.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,621.05

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