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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.73, 33,466.23 and 13,643.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.73, 33,466.23 and 13,643.73 is: 18,825.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.73 : 33,466.23 = 13,643.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.73/33,466.23 = 13,643.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.73x = 33,466.23 × 13,643.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.73x = 456,604,206.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,604,206.24/24,254.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,825.37

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