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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,257.79, 33,475.61 and 13,647.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,257.79, 33,475.61 and 13,647.51 is: 18,833.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,257.79 : 33,475.61 = 13,647.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,257.79/33,475.61 = 13,647.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,257.79x = 33,475.61 × 13,647.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,257.79x = 456,858,756.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,858,756.35/24,257.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,833.49

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