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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.48, 33,470.85 and 13,644.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.48, 33,470.85 and 13,644.10 is: 18,828.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.48 : 33,470.85 = 13,644.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.48/33,470.85 = 13,644.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.48x = 33,470.85 × 13,644.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.48x = 456,679,624.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,679,624.49/24,254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,828.67

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