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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,264.82, 33,485.35 and 13,654.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,264.82, 33,485.35 and 13,654.63 is: 18,843.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,264.82 : 33,485.35 = 13,654.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,264.82/33,485.35 = 13,654.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,264.82x = 33,485.35 × 13,654.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,264.82x = 457,229,996.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,229,996.40/24,264.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,843.33

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