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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,529.69, 33,850.97 and 13,351.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,529.69, 33,850.97 and 13,351.69 is: 18,425.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,529.69 : 33,850.97 = 13,351.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,529.69/33,850.97 = 13,351.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,529.69x = 33,850.97 × 13,351.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,529.69x = 451,967,606.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,967,606.39/24,529.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,425.33

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