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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.96, 33,471.50 and 13,644.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.96, 33,471.50 and 13,644.59 is: 18,829.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.96 : 33,471.50 = 13,644.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.96/33,471.50 = 13,644.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.96x = 33,471.50 × 13,644.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.96x = 456,704,658.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,704,658.60/24,254.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,829.33

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