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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,251.13, 33,466.23 and 13,640.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,251.13, 33,466.23 and 13,640.77 is: 18,824.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,251.13 : 33,466.23 = 13,640.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,251.13/33,466.23 = 13,640.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,251.13x = 33,466.23 × 13,640.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,251.13x = 456,505,188.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,505,188.03/24,251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,824.08

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