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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,256.74, 33,473.44 and 13,501.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,256.74, 33,473.44 and 13,501.26 is: 18,631.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,256.74 : 33,473.44 = 13,501.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,256.74/33,473.44 = 13,501.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,256.74x = 33,473.44 × 13,501.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,256.74x = 451,933,557.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,933,557.47/24,256.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,631.25

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