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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,257.43, 33,475.19 and 13,647.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,257.43, 33,475.19 and 13,647.06 is: 18,832.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,257.43 : 33,475.19 = 13,647.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,257.43/33,475.19 = 13,647.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,257.43x = 33,475.19 × 13,647.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,257.43x = 456,837,858.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,837,858.21/24,257.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,832.90

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