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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,252.94, 33,464.64 and 13,640.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,252.94, 33,464.64 and 13,640.86 is: 18,821.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,252.94 : 33,464.64 = 13,640.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,252.94/33,464.64 = 13,640.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,252.94x = 33,464.64 × 13,640.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,252.94x = 456,486,469.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,486,469.19/24,252.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,821.90

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