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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,249.62, 33,463.05 and 13,494.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,249.62, 33,463.05 and 13,494.14 is: 18,621.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,249.62 : 33,463.05 = 13,494.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,249.62/33,463.05 = 13,494.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,249.62x = 33,463.05 × 13,494.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,249.62x = 451,555,081.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,555,081.53/24,249.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,621.12

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