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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,260.60, 33,477.24 and 13,650

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,260.60, 33,477.24 and 13,650 is: 18,835.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,260.60 : 33,477.24 = 13,650 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,260.60/33,477.24 = 13,650/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,260.60x = 33,477.24 × 13,650
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,260.60x = 456,964,326
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,964,326/24,260.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,835.66

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