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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,255.60, 33,472.08 and 13,647.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,255.60, 33,472.08 and 13,647.48 is: 18,833.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,255.60 : 33,472.08 = 13,647.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,255.60/33,472.08 = 13,647.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,255.60x = 33,472.08 × 13,647.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,255.60x = 456,809,542.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,809,542.36/24,255.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,833.16

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