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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,260.61, 33,479.58 and 13,650.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,260.61, 33,479.58 and 13,650.26 is: 18,837.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,260.61 : 33,479.58 = 13,650.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,260.61/33,479.58 = 13,650.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,260.61x = 33,479.58 × 13,650.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,260.61x = 457,004,804.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,004,804.29/24,260.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,837.32

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