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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,247.42, 33,457.59 and 13,635.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,247.42, 33,457.59 and 13,635.01 is: 18,814.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,247.42 : 33,457.59 = 13,635.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,247.42/33,457.59 = 13,635.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,247.42x = 33,457.59 × 13,635.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,247.42x = 456,194,385.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,194,385.69/24,247.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,814.14

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