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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,257.21, 33,473.86 and 13,502.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,257.21, 33,473.86 and 13,502.65 is: 18,633.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,257.21 : 33,473.86 = 13,502.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,257.21/33,473.86 = 13,502.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,257.21x = 33,473.86 × 13,502.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,257.21x = 451,985,815.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,985,815.73/24,257.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,633.05

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