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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,252.15, 33,468.25 and 13,641.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,252.15, 33,468.25 and 13,641.69 is: 18,825.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,252.15 : 33,468.25 = 13,641.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,252.15/33,468.25 = 13,641.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,252.15x = 33,468.25 × 13,641.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,252.15x = 456,563,423.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,563,423.13/24,252.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,825.69

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