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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,260.04, 33,478.72 and 13,649.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,260.04, 33,478.72 and 13,649.76 is: 18,836.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,260.04 : 33,478.72 = 13,649.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,260.04/33,478.72 = 13,649.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,260.04x = 33,478.72 × 13,649.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,260.04x = 456,976,458.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,976,458.98/24,260.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,836.59

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