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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,252.05, 33,467.49 and 13,641.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,252.05, 33,467.49 and 13,641.68 is: 18,825.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,252.05 : 33,467.49 = 13,641.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,252.05/33,467.49 = 13,641.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,252.05x = 33,467.49 × 13,641.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,252.05x = 456,552,872.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,552,872.65/24,252.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,825.33

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