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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,250.34, 33,464.38 and 13,495.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,250.34, 33,464.38 and 13,495.77 is: 18,623.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,250.34 : 33,464.38 = 13,495.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,250.34/33,464.38 = 13,495.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,250.34x = 33,464.38 × 13,495.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,250.34x = 451,627,575.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,627,575.67/24,250.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,623.56

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