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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,250.36, 33,465.72 and 13,495.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,250.36, 33,465.72 and 13,495.69 is: 18,624.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,250.36 : 33,465.72 = 13,495.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,250.36/33,465.72 = 13,495.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,250.36x = 33,465.72 × 13,495.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,250.36x = 451,642,924.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,642,924.13/24,250.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,624.17

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