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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,540.59, 33,865.27 and 13,638.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,540.59, 33,865.27 and 13,638.69 is: 18,820.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,540.59 : 33,865.27 = 13,638.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,540.59/33,865.27 = 13,638.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,540.59x = 33,865.27 × 13,638.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,540.59x = 461,877,919.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 461,877,919.30/24,540.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,820.98

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