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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,261.93, 33,481.59 and 13,651.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,261.93, 33,481.59 and 13,651.74 is: 18,839.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,261.93 : 33,481.59 = 13,651.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,261.93/33,481.59 = 13,651.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,261.93x = 33,481.59 × 13,651.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,261.93x = 457,081,961.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,081,961.47/24,261.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,839.47

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