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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,261.21, 33,480.25 and 13,650.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,261.21, 33,480.25 and 13,650.61 is: 18,837.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,261.21 : 33,480.25 = 13,650.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,261.21/33,480.25 = 13,650.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,261.21x = 33,480.25 × 13,650.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,261.21x = 457,025,835.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,025,835.45/24,261.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,837.72

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