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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,251.90, 33,464.91 and 13,641.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,251.90, 33,464.91 and 13,641.30 is: 18,823.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,251.90 : 33,464.91 = 13,641.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,251.90/33,464.91 = 13,641.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,251.90x = 33,464.91 × 13,641.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,251.90x = 456,504,876.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,504,876.78/24,251.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,823.47

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