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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,264.96, 33,486.84 and 13,655.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,264.96, 33,486.84 and 13,655.76 is: 18,845.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,264.96 : 33,486.84 = 13,655.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,264.96/33,486.84 = 13,655.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,264.96x = 33,486.84 × 13,655.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,264.96x = 457,288,250.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,288,250.20/24,264.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,845.62

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