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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,260.58, 33,479.22 and 13,650.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,260.58, 33,479.22 and 13,650.24 is: 18,837.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,260.58 : 33,479.22 = 13,650.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,260.58/33,479.22 = 13,650.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,260.58x = 33,479.22 × 13,650.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,260.58x = 456,999,376.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,999,376.43/24,260.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,837.12

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