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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,257.58, 33,473.67 and 13,645.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,257.58, 33,473.67 and 13,645.17 is: 18,829.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,257.58 : 33,473.67 = 13,645.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,257.58/33,473.67 = 13,645.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,257.58x = 33,473.67 × 13,645.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,257.58x = 456,753,917.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,753,917.67/24,257.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,829.33

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