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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,250.83, 33,465.79 and 13,640.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,250.83, 33,465.79 and 13,640.46 is: 18,823.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,250.83 : 33,465.79 = 13,640.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,250.83/33,465.79 = 13,640.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,250.83x = 33,465.79 × 13,640.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,250.83x = 456,488,769.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,488,769.86/24,250.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,823.63

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