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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,541.50, 33,867.36 and 13,363.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,541.50, 33,867.36 and 13,363.50 is: 18,441.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,541.50 : 33,867.36 = 13,363.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,541.50/33,867.36 = 13,363.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,541.50x = 33,867.36 × 13,363.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,541.50x = 452,586,465.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,586,465.36/24,541.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,441.68

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