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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,260.37, 33,478.83 and 13,505.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,260.37, 33,478.83 and 13,505.10 is: 18,636.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,260.37 : 33,478.83 = 13,505.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,260.37/33,478.83 = 13,505.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,260.37x = 33,478.83 × 13,505.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,260.37x = 452,134,947.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,134,947.03/24,260.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,636.77

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