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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,271.62, 33,492.84 and 13,659.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,271.62, 33,492.84 and 13,659.30 is: 18,848.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,271.62 : 33,492.84 = 13,659.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,271.62/33,492.84 = 13,659.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,271.62x = 33,492.84 × 13,659.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,271.62x = 457,488,749.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,488,749.41/24,271.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,848.71

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