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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,257.52, 33,473.57 and 13,645.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,257.52, 33,473.57 and 13,645.10 is: 18,829.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,257.52 : 33,473.57 = 13,645.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,257.52/33,473.57 = 13,645.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,257.52x = 33,473.57 × 13,645.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,257.52x = 456,749,974.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,749,974.41/24,257.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,829.21

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