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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,253.71, 33,469.04 and 13,499.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,253.71, 33,469.04 and 13,499.15 is: 18,628.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,253.71 : 33,469.04 = 13,499.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,253.71/33,469.04 = 13,499.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,253.71x = 33,469.04 × 13,499.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,253.71x = 451,803,356.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,803,356.48/24,253.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,628.22

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