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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,263.58, 33,486.90 and 13,655.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,263.58, 33,486.90 and 13,655.34 is: 18,846.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,263.58 : 33,486.90 = 13,655.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,263.58/33,486.90 = 13,655.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,263.58x = 33,486.90 × 13,655.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,263.58x = 457,275,005.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,275,005.05/24,263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,846.15

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