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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,246.52, 33,462.84 and 13,635.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,246.52, 33,462.84 and 13,635.88 is: 18,819.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,246.52 : 33,462.84 = 13,635.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,246.52/33,462.84 = 13,635.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,246.52x = 33,462.84 × 13,635.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,246.52x = 456,295,270.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,295,270.70/24,246.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,819.00

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