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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,256.85, 33,472.63 and 13,644.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,256.85, 33,472.63 and 13,644.43 is: 18,828.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,256.85 : 33,472.63 = 13,644.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,256.85/33,472.63 = 13,644.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,256.85x = 33,472.63 × 13,644.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,256.85x = 456,714,890.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,714,890.32/24,256.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,828.29

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