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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,248.34, 33,461.62 and 13,493.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,248.34, 33,461.62 and 13,493.77 is: 18,620.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,248.34 : 33,461.62 = 13,493.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,248.34/33,461.62 = 13,493.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,248.34x = 33,461.62 × 13,493.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,248.34x = 451,523,404.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,523,404.11/24,248.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,620.80

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