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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,251.65, 33,464.57 and 13,641.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,251.65, 33,464.57 and 13,641.05 is: 18,823.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,251.65 : 33,464.57 = 13,641.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,251.65/33,464.57 = 13,641.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,251.65x = 33,464.57 × 13,641.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,251.65x = 456,491,888.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,491,888.05/24,251.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,823.13

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