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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,257.48, 33,474.92 and 13,647.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,257.48, 33,474.92 and 13,647.03 is: 18,832.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,257.48 : 33,474.92 = 13,647.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,257.48/33,474.92 = 13,647.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,257.48x = 33,474.92 × 13,647.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,257.48x = 456,833,308.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,833,308.78/24,257.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,832.68

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