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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.64, 33,471.36 and 13,499.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.64, 33,471.36 and 13,499.46 is: 18,629.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.64 : 33,471.36 = 13,499.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.64/33,471.36 = 13,499.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.64x = 33,471.36 × 13,499.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.64x = 451,845,285.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,845,285.47/24,254.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,629.23

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