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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,246.29, 33,459.66 and 13,635.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,246.29, 33,459.66 and 13,635.69 is: 18,817.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,246.29 : 33,459.66 = 13,635.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,246.29/33,459.66 = 13,635.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,246.29x = 33,459.66 × 13,635.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,246.29x = 456,245,575.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,245,575.65/24,246.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,817.13

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