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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,251.13, 33,466.37 and 13,641.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,251.13, 33,466.37 and 13,641.75 is: 18,825.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,251.13 : 33,466.37 = 13,641.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,251.13/33,466.37 = 13,641.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,251.13x = 33,466.37 × 13,641.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,251.13x = 456,539,784.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,539,784.74/24,251.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,825.51

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