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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,261.54, 33,480.78 and 13,651.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,261.54, 33,480.78 and 13,651.26 is: 18,838.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,261.54 : 33,480.78 = 13,651.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,261.54/33,480.78 = 13,651.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,261.54x = 33,480.78 × 13,651.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,261.54x = 457,054,832.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,054,832.78/24,261.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,838.66

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