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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,257.96, 33,473.31 and 13,647.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,257.96, 33,473.31 and 13,647.41 is: 18,831.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,257.96 : 33,473.31 = 13,647.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,257.96/33,473.31 = 13,647.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,257.96x = 33,473.31 × 13,647.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,257.96x = 456,823,985.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,823,985.63/24,257.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,831.92

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