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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,306.18, 33,541.10 and 13,550.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,306.18, 33,541.10 and 13,550.69 is: 18,699.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,306.18 : 33,541.10 = 13,550.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,306.18/33,541.10 = 13,550.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,306.18x = 33,541.10 × 13,550.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,306.18x = 454,505,191.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,505,191.50/24,306.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,699.16

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