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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,251.22, 33,466.48 and 13,640.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,251.22, 33,466.48 and 13,640.63 is: 18,823.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,251.22 : 33,466.48 = 13,640.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,251.22/33,466.48 = 13,640.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,251.22x = 33,466.48 × 13,640.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,251.22x = 456,503,669.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,503,669.65/24,251.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,823.95

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