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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,259.70, 33,480.33 and 13,648.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,259.70, 33,480.33 and 13,648.70 is: 18,836.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,259.70 : 33,480.33 = 13,648.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,259.70/33,480.33 = 13,648.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,259.70x = 33,480.33 × 13,648.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,259.70x = 456,962,980.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,962,980.07/24,259.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,836.30

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