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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,251.19, 33,464.71 and 13,642.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,251.19, 33,464.71 and 13,642.62 is: 18,825.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,251.19 : 33,464.71 = 13,642.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,251.19/33,464.71 = 13,642.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,251.19x = 33,464.71 × 13,642.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,251.19x = 456,546,321.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,546,321.94/24,251.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,825.73

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