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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,248.49, 33,462.77 and 13,638.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,248.49, 33,462.77 and 13,638.26 is: 18,820.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,248.49 : 33,462.77 = 13,638.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,248.49/33,462.77 = 13,638.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,248.49x = 33,462.77 × 13,638.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,248.49x = 456,373,722.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,373,722.08/24,248.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,820.71

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