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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,264.56, 33,485.10 and 13,654.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,264.56, 33,485.10 and 13,654.27 is: 18,842.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,264.56 : 33,485.10 = 13,654.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,264.56/33,485.10 = 13,654.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,264.56x = 33,485.10 × 13,654.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,264.56x = 457,214,587.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,214,587.03/24,264.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,842.89

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