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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,611.50, 33,963.90 and 13,433.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,611.50, 33,963.90 and 13,433.50 is: 18,538.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,611.50 : 33,963.90 = 13,433.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,611.50/33,963.90 = 13,433.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,611.50x = 33,963.90 × 13,433.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,611.50x = 456,254,050.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,254,050.65/24,611.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,538.25

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