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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.42, 33,470.97 and 13,644.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.42, 33,470.97 and 13,644.12 is: 18,828.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.42 : 33,470.97 = 13,644.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.42/33,470.97 = 13,644.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.42x = 33,470.97 × 13,644.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.42x = 456,682,005.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,682,005.55/24,254.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,828.82

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