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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,259.84, 33,476.08 and 13,648.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,259.84, 33,476.08 and 13,648.60 is: 18,833.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,259.84 : 33,476.08 = 13,648.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,259.84/33,476.08 = 13,648.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,259.84x = 33,476.08 × 13,648.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,259.84x = 456,901,625.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,901,625.49/24,259.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,833.66

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