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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,252.97, 33,468.78 and 13,642.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,252.97, 33,468.78 and 13,642.60 is: 18,826.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,252.97 : 33,468.78 = 13,642.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,252.97/33,468.78 = 13,642.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,252.97x = 33,468.78 × 13,642.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,252.97x = 456,601,178.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,601,178.03/24,252.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,826.61

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