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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,246.08, 33,461.53 and 13,635.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,246.08, 33,461.53 and 13,635.08 is: 18,817.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,246.08 : 33,461.53 = 13,635.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,246.08/33,461.53 = 13,635.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,246.08x = 33,461.53 × 13,635.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,246.08x = 456,250,437.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,250,437.08/24,246.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,817.50

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