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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,255.44, 33,472.61 and 13,645.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,255.44, 33,472.61 and 13,645.25 is: 18,830.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,255.44 : 33,472.61 = 13,645.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,255.44/33,472.61 = 13,645.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,255.44x = 33,472.61 × 13,645.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,255.44x = 456,742,131.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,742,131.60/24,255.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,830.50

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