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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.97, 33,471.54 and 13,644.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.97, 33,471.54 and 13,644.60 is: 18,829.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.97 : 33,471.54 = 13,644.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.97/33,471.54 = 13,644.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.97x = 33,471.54 × 13,644.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.97x = 456,705,774.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,705,774.68/24,254.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,829.37

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