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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,248.62, 33,461.67 and 13,493.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,248.62, 33,461.67 and 13,493.14 is: 18,619.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,248.62 : 33,461.67 = 13,493.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,248.62/33,461.67 = 13,493.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,248.62x = 33,461.67 × 13,493.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,248.62x = 451,502,964.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,502,964.89/24,248.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,619.74

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