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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,248.89, 33,460.86 and 13,636.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,248.89, 33,460.86 and 13,636.27 is: 18,816.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,248.89 : 33,460.86 = 13,636.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,248.89/33,460.86 = 13,636.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,248.89x = 33,460.86 × 13,636.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,248.89x = 456,281,321.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,281,321.39/24,248.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,816.59

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