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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,247.54, 33,461.11 and 13,637.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,247.54, 33,461.11 and 13,637.17 is: 18,819.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,247.54 : 33,461.11 = 13,637.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,247.54/33,461.11 = 13,637.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,247.54x = 33,461.11 × 13,637.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,247.54x = 456,314,845.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,314,845.46/24,247.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,819.02

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