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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,255.72, 33,471.08 and 13,643.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,255.72, 33,471.08 and 13,643.30 is: 18,826.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,255.72 : 33,471.08 = 13,643.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,255.72/33,471.08 = 13,643.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,255.72x = 33,471.08 × 13,643.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,255.72x = 456,656,052.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,656,052.39/24,255.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,826.74

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