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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,255.86, 33,470.55 and 13,644.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,255.86, 33,470.55 and 13,644.59 is: 18,828.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,255.86 : 33,470.55 = 13,644.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,255.86/33,470.55 = 13,644.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,255.86x = 33,470.55 × 13,644.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,255.86x = 456,691,764.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,691,764.47/24,255.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,828.10

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