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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,264.36, 33,488.03 and 13,656.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,264.36, 33,488.03 and 13,656.06 is: 18,847.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,264.36 : 33,488.03 = 13,656.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,264.36/33,488.03 = 13,656.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,264.36x = 33,488.03 × 13,656.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,264.36x = 457,314,581.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,314,581.10/24,264.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,847.17

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