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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,249.40, 33,461.46 and 13,638.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,249.40, 33,461.46 and 13,638.80 is: 18,820.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,249.40 : 33,461.46 = 13,638.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,249.40/33,461.46 = 13,638.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,249.40x = 33,461.46 × 13,638.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,249.40x = 456,374,244.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,374,244.30/24,249.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,820.02

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