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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,255.63, 33,474.69 and 13,646.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,255.63, 33,474.69 and 13,646.04 is: 18,832.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,255.63 : 33,474.69 = 13,646.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,255.63/33,474.69 = 13,646.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,255.63x = 33,474.69 × 13,646.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,255.63x = 456,796,958.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,796,958.73/24,255.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,832.62

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