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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,248.67, 33,462.83 and 13,638.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,248.67, 33,462.83 and 13,638.31 is: 18,820.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,248.67 : 33,462.83 = 13,638.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,248.67/33,462.83 = 13,638.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,248.67x = 33,462.83 × 13,638.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,248.67x = 456,376,399.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,376,399.46/24,248.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,820.68

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