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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,255.53, 33,472.58 and 13,645.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,255.53, 33,472.58 and 13,645.16 is: 18,830.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,255.53 : 33,472.58 = 13,645.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,255.53/33,472.58 = 13,645.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,255.53x = 33,472.58 × 13,645.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,255.53x = 456,738,641.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,738,641.49/24,255.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,830.29

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