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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,264.56, 33,484.49 and 13,509.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,264.56, 33,484.49 and 13,509.48 is: 18,642.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,264.56 : 33,484.49 = 13,509.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,264.56/33,484.49 = 13,509.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,264.56x = 33,484.49 × 13,509.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,264.56x = 452,358,156.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,358,156.65/24,264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,642.75

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