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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,265.14, 33,485.88 and 13,654.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,265.14, 33,485.88 and 13,654.78 is: 18,843.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,265.14 : 33,485.88 = 13,654.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,265.14/33,485.88 = 13,654.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,265.14x = 33,485.88 × 13,654.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,265.14x = 457,242,256.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,242,256.23/24,265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,843.59

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