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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,265.39, 33,485.33 and 13,510.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,265.39, 33,485.33 and 13,510.70 is: 18,644.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,265.39 : 33,485.33 = 13,510.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,265.39/33,485.33 = 13,510.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,265.39x = 33,485.33 × 13,510.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,265.39x = 452,410,365.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,410,365.52/24,265.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,644.27

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