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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,251, 33,463.98 and 13,640.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,251, 33,463.98 and 13,640.38 is: 18,822.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,251 : 33,463.98 = 13,640.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,251/33,463.98 = 13,640.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,251x = 33,463.98 × 13,640.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,251x = 456,461,403.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,461,403.51/24,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,822.37

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