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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,262.54, 33,481.56 and 13,651.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,262.54, 33,481.56 and 13,651.54 is: 18,838.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,262.54 : 33,481.56 = 13,651.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,262.54/33,481.56 = 13,651.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,262.54x = 33,481.56 × 13,651.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,262.54x = 457,074,855.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,074,855.60/24,262.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,838.71

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