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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,259.23, 33,475.77 and 13,650.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,259.23, 33,475.77 and 13,650.66 is: 18,836.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,259.23 : 33,475.77 = 13,650.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,259.23/33,475.77 = 13,650.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,259.23x = 33,475.77 × 13,650.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,259.23x = 456,966,354.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,966,354.51/24,259.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,836.80

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