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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,251.10, 33,464.13 and 13,640.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,251.10, 33,464.13 and 13,640.51 is: 18,822.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,251.10 : 33,464.13 = 13,640.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,251.10/33,464.13 = 13,640.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,251.10x = 33,464.13 × 13,640.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,251.10x = 456,467,632.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,467,632.59/24,251.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,822.55

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