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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,271.62, 33,494.85 and 13,661.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,271.62, 33,494.85 and 13,661.49 is: 18,852.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,271.62 : 33,494.85 = 13,661.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,271.62/33,494.85 = 13,661.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,271.62x = 33,494.85 × 13,661.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,271.62x = 457,589,683.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,589,683.93/24,271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,852.87

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