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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,264.89, 33,484.64 and 13,510.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,264.89, 33,484.64 and 13,510.20 is: 18,643.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,264.89 : 33,484.64 = 13,510.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,264.89/33,484.64 = 13,510.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,264.89x = 33,484.64 × 13,510.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,264.89x = 452,384,183.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,384,183.33/24,264.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,643.57

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