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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,270.82, 33,494.40 and 13,660.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,270.82, 33,494.40 and 13,660.82 is: 18,852.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,270.82 : 33,494.40 = 13,660.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,270.82/33,494.40 = 13,660.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,270.82x = 33,494.40 × 13,660.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,270.82x = 457,560,969.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,560,969.41/24,270.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,852.31

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