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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,250.46, 33,465.29 and 13,640.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,250.46, 33,465.29 and 13,640.06 is: 18,823.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,250.46 : 33,465.29 = 13,640.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,250.46/33,465.29 = 13,640.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,250.46x = 33,465.29 × 13,640.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,250.46x = 456,468,578.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,468,578.98/24,250.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,823.09

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