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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,256.45, 33,472.06 and 13,644.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,256.45, 33,472.06 and 13,644.03 is: 18,827.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,256.45 : 33,472.06 = 13,644.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,256.45/33,472.06 = 13,644.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,256.45x = 33,472.06 × 13,644.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,256.45x = 456,693,790.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,693,790.80/24,256.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,827.73

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