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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,396.41, 33,665.49 and 13,642.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,396.41, 33,665.49 and 13,642.17 is: 18,825.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,396.41 : 33,665.49 = 13,642.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,396.41/33,665.49 = 13,642.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,396.41x = 33,665.49 × 13,642.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,396.41x = 459,270,303.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,270,303.61/24,396.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,825.32

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