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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,247.44, 33,460.25 and 13,636.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,247.44, 33,460.25 and 13,636.44 is: 18,817.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,247.44 : 33,460.25 = 13,636.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,247.44/33,460.25 = 13,636.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,247.44x = 33,460.25 × 13,636.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,247.44x = 456,278,623.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,278,623.33/24,247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,817.60

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