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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,257.97, 33,475.68 and 13,647.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,257.97, 33,475.68 and 13,647.60 is: 18,833.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,257.97 : 33,475.68 = 13,647.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,257.97/33,475.68 = 13,647.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,257.97x = 33,475.68 × 13,647.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,257.97x = 456,862,690.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,862,690.37/24,257.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,833.51

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