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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,261.44, 33,480.62 and 13,651.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,261.44, 33,480.62 and 13,651.12 is: 18,838.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,261.44 : 33,480.62 = 13,651.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,261.44/33,480.62 = 13,651.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,261.44x = 33,480.62 × 13,651.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,261.44x = 457,047,961.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,047,961.29/24,261.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,838.45

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