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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,260.85, 33,479.33 and 13,649.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,260.85, 33,479.33 and 13,649.85 is: 18,836.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,260.85 : 33,479.33 = 13,649.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,260.85/33,479.33 = 13,649.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,260.85x = 33,479.33 × 13,649.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,260.85x = 456,987,764.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,987,764.35/24,260.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,836.43

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