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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.76, 33,469.77 and 13,642.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.76, 33,469.77 and 13,642.35 is: 18,825.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.76 : 33,469.77 = 13,642.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.76/33,469.77 = 13,642.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.76x = 33,469.77 × 13,642.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.76x = 456,606,316.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,606,316.76/24,254.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,825.43

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