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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,257.72, 33,475.29 and 13,647.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,257.72, 33,475.29 and 13,647.35 is: 18,833.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,257.72 : 33,475.29 = 13,647.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,257.72/33,475.29 = 13,647.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,257.72x = 33,475.29 × 13,647.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,257.72x = 456,848,998.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,848,998.98/24,257.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,833.14

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