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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,256.36, 33,473.72 and 13,646

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,256.36, 33,473.72 and 13,646 is: 18,831.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,256.36 : 33,473.72 = 13,646 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,256.36/33,473.72 = 13,646/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,256.36x = 33,473.72 × 13,646
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,256.36x = 456,782,383.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,782,383.12/24,256.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,831.45

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