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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,259.58, 33,476.43 and 13,647.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,259.58, 33,476.43 and 13,647.17 is: 18,832.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,259.58 : 33,476.43 = 13,647.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,259.58/33,476.43 = 13,647.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,259.58x = 33,476.43 × 13,647.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,259.58x = 456,858,531.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,858,531.20/24,259.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,832.09

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