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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,256.72, 33,473.91 and 13,646.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,256.72, 33,473.91 and 13,646.35 is: 18,831.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,256.72 : 33,473.91 = 13,646.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,256.72/33,473.91 = 13,646.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,256.72x = 33,473.91 × 13,646.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,256.72x = 456,796,691.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,796,691.73/24,256.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,831.76

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