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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,252.51, 33,468.13 and 13,642.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,252.51, 33,468.13 and 13,642.15 is: 18,825.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,252.51 : 33,468.13 = 13,642.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,252.51/33,468.13 = 13,642.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,252.51x = 33,468.13 × 13,642.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,252.51x = 456,577,131.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,577,131.90/24,252.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,825.98

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