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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,252.91, 33,468.77 and 13,497.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,252.91, 33,468.77 and 13,497.60 is: 18,626.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,252.91 : 33,468.77 = 13,497.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,252.91/33,468.77 = 13,497.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,252.91x = 33,468.77 × 13,497.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,252.91x = 451,748,069.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,748,069.95/24,252.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,626.55

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