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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,247.99, 33,459.84 and 13,637.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,247.99, 33,459.84 and 13,637.38 is: 18,818.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,247.99 : 33,459.84 = 13,637.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,247.99/33,459.84 = 13,637.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,247.99x = 33,459.84 × 13,637.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,247.99x = 456,304,552.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,304,552.82/24,247.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,818.24

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