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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,256.83, 33,468.87 and 13,642.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,256.83, 33,468.87 and 13,642.59 is: 18,823.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,256.83 : 33,468.87 = 13,642.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,256.83/33,468.87 = 13,642.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,256.83x = 33,468.87 × 13,642.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,256.83x = 456,602,071.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,602,071.17/24,256.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,823.65

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