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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,251.65, 33,467.56 and 13,641.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,251.65, 33,467.56 and 13,641.19 is: 18,825.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,251.65 : 33,467.56 = 13,641.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,251.65/33,467.56 = 13,641.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,251.65x = 33,467.56 × 13,641.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,251.65x = 456,537,276.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,537,276.59/24,251.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,825.00

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