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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,251.98, 33,467.40 and 13,641.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,251.98, 33,467.40 and 13,641.60 is: 18,825.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,251.98 : 33,467.40 = 13,641.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,251.98/33,467.40 = 13,641.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,251.98x = 33,467.40 × 13,641.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,251.98x = 456,548,883.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,548,883.84/24,251.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,825.22

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