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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,261.12, 33,479.93 and 13,650.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,261.12, 33,479.93 and 13,650.53 is: 18,837.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,261.12 : 33,479.93 = 13,650.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,261.12/33,479.93 = 13,650.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,261.12x = 33,479.93 × 13,650.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,261.12x = 457,018,655.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,018,655.59/24,261.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,837.49

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