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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,627.24, 33,985.64 and 13,449.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,627.24, 33,985.64 and 13,449.24 is: 18,559.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,627.24 : 33,985.64 = 13,449.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,627.24/33,985.64 = 13,449.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,627.24x = 33,985.64 × 13,449.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,627.24x = 457,081,028.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,081,028.91/24,627.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,559.98

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