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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.63, 33,473.31 and 13,645.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.63, 33,473.31 and 13,645.04 is: 18,831.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.63 : 33,473.31 = 13,645.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.63/33,473.31 = 13,645.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.63x = 33,473.31 × 13,645.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.63x = 456,744,737.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,744,737.57/24,254.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,831.24

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