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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,256.47, 33,473.55 and 13,646.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,256.47, 33,473.55 and 13,646.07 is: 18,831.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,256.47 : 33,473.55 = 13,646.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,256.47/33,473.55 = 13,646.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,256.47x = 33,473.55 × 13,646.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,256.47x = 456,782,406.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,782,406.45/24,256.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,831.36

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