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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,252.36, 33,471.35 and 13,644.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,252.36, 33,471.35 and 13,644.03 is: 18,830.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,252.36 : 33,471.35 = 13,644.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,252.36/33,471.35 = 13,644.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,252.36x = 33,471.35 × 13,644.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,252.36x = 456,684,035.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,684,035.32/24,252.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,830.50

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