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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.67, 33,471.30 and 13,644.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.67, 33,471.30 and 13,644.09 is: 18,828.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.67 : 33,471.30 = 13,644.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.67/33,471.30 = 13,644.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.67x = 33,471.30 × 13,644.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.67x = 456,685,429.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,685,429.62/24,254.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,828.76

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