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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,260, 33,477.99 and 13,649

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,260, 33,477.99 and 13,649 is: 18,835.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,260 : 33,477.99 = 13,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,260/33,477.99 = 13,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,260x = 33,477.99 × 13,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,260x = 456,941,085.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,941,085.51/24,260
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,835.16

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