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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,257.98, 33,475.97 and 13,647.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,257.98, 33,475.97 and 13,647.62 is: 18,833.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,257.98 : 33,475.97 = 13,647.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,257.98/33,475.97 = 13,647.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,257.98x = 33,475.97 × 13,647.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,257.98x = 456,867,358.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,867,358.73/24,257.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,833.69

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