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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,251.12, 33,464.55 and 13,638.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,251.12, 33,464.55 and 13,638.80 is: 18,820.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,251.12 : 33,464.55 = 13,638.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,251.12/33,464.55 = 13,638.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,251.12x = 33,464.55 × 13,638.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,251.12x = 456,416,304.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,416,304.54/24,251.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,820.42

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