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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,273.10, 33,493.35 and 13,660.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,273.10, 33,493.35 and 13,660.66 is: 18,849.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,273.10 : 33,493.35 = 13,660.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,273.10/33,493.35 = 13,660.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,273.10x = 33,493.35 × 13,660.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,273.10x = 457,541,266.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,541,266.61/24,273.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,849.73

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