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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,257.16, 33,476.76 and 13,647.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,257.16, 33,476.76 and 13,647.78 is: 18,834.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,257.16 : 33,476.76 = 13,647.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,257.16/33,476.76 = 13,647.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,257.16x = 33,476.76 × 13,647.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,257.16x = 456,883,455.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,883,455.59/24,257.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,834.99

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