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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,264.48, 33,485.04 and 13,654.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,264.48, 33,485.04 and 13,654.24 is: 18,842.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,264.48 : 33,485.04 = 13,654.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,264.48/33,485.04 = 13,654.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,264.48x = 33,485.04 × 13,654.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,264.48x = 457,212,772.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,212,772.57/24,264.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,842.88

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