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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,259.64, 33,477.45 and 13,504.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,259.64, 33,477.45 and 13,504.16 is: 18,635.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,259.64 : 33,477.45 = 13,504.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,259.64/33,477.45 = 13,504.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,259.64x = 33,477.45 × 13,504.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,259.64x = 452,084,673.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,084,673.80/24,259.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,635.26

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