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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,407.06, 33,681.51 and 13,651.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,407.06, 33,681.51 and 13,651.80 is: 18,839.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,407.06 : 33,681.51 = 13,651.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,407.06/33,681.51 = 13,651.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,407.06x = 33,681.51 × 13,651.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,407.06x = 459,813,238.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,813,238.22/24,407.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,839.35

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