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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,270.52, 33,490.74 and 13,659.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,270.52, 33,490.74 and 13,659.97 is: 18,849.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,270.52 : 33,490.74 = 13,659.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,270.52/33,490.74 = 13,659.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,270.52x = 33,490.74 × 13,659.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,270.52x = 457,482,503.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,482,503.68/24,270.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,849.31

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