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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.67, 33,469.06 and 13,644.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.67, 33,469.06 and 13,644.07 is: 18,827.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.67 : 33,469.06 = 13,644.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.67/33,469.06 = 13,644.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.67x = 33,469.06 × 13,644.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.67x = 456,654,197.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,654,197.47/24,254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,827.48

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