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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,246.59, 33,463.52 and 13,638.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,246.59, 33,463.52 and 13,638.27 is: 18,822.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,246.59 : 33,463.52 = 13,638.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,246.59/33,463.52 = 13,638.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,246.59x = 33,463.52 × 13,638.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,246.59x = 456,384,452.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,384,452.72/24,246.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,822.63

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