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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,258.78, 33,475.28 and 13,646.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,258.78, 33,475.28 and 13,646.34 is: 18,830.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,258.78 : 33,475.28 = 13,646.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,258.78/33,475.28 = 13,646.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,258.78x = 33,475.28 × 13,646.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,258.78x = 456,815,052.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,815,052.48/24,258.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,830.92

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