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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,265.02, 33,485.10 and 13,509.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,265.02, 33,485.10 and 13,509.91 is: 18,643.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,265.02 : 33,485.10 = 13,509.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,265.02/33,485.10 = 13,509.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,265.02x = 33,485.10 × 13,509.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,265.02x = 452,380,772.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,380,772.71/24,265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,643.33

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