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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,265.83, 33,481.29 and 13,651.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,265.83, 33,481.29 and 13,651.59 is: 18,836.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,265.83 : 33,481.29 = 13,651.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,265.83/33,481.29 = 13,651.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,265.83x = 33,481.29 × 13,651.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,265.83x = 457,072,843.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,072,843.75/24,265.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,836.07

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