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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,261.84, 33,478.84 and 13,650.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,261.84, 33,478.84 and 13,650.60 is: 18,836.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,261.84 : 33,478.84 = 13,650.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,261.84/33,478.84 = 13,650.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,261.84x = 33,478.84 × 13,650.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,261.84x = 457,006,253.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,006,253.30/24,261.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,836.42

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