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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,255.03, 33,471.89 and 13,644.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,255.03, 33,471.89 and 13,644.66 is: 18,829.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,255.03 : 33,471.89 = 13,644.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,255.03/33,471.89 = 13,644.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,255.03x = 33,471.89 × 13,644.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,255.03x = 456,712,490.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,712,490.38/24,255.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,829.60

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