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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,251.03, 33,466.40 and 13,640.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,251.03, 33,466.40 and 13,640.88 is: 18,824.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,251.03 : 33,466.40 = 13,640.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,251.03/33,466.40 = 13,640.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,251.03x = 33,466.40 × 13,640.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,251.03x = 456,511,078.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,511,078.23/24,251.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,824.40

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