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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.71, 33,470.41 and 13,500.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.71, 33,470.41 and 13,500.15 is: 18,629.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.71 : 33,470.41 = 13,500.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.71/33,470.41 = 13,500.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.71x = 33,470.41 × 13,500.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.71x = 451,855,555.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,855,555.56/24,254.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,629.60

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