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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,251.06, 33,468.39 and 13,641.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,251.06, 33,468.39 and 13,641.48 is: 18,826.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,251.06 : 33,468.39 = 13,641.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,251.06/33,468.39 = 13,641.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,251.06x = 33,468.39 × 13,641.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,251.06x = 456,558,372.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,558,372.82/24,251.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,826.32

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