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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,256.28, 33,473.76 and 13,645.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,256.28, 33,473.76 and 13,645.70 is: 18,831.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,256.28 : 33,473.76 = 13,645.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,256.28/33,473.76 = 13,645.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,256.28x = 33,473.76 × 13,645.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,256.28x = 456,772,886.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,772,886.83/24,256.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,831.12

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