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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,265.44, 33,487.20 and 13,658.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,265.44, 33,487.20 and 13,658.40 is: 18,849.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,265.44 : 33,487.20 = 13,658.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,265.44/33,487.20 = 13,658.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,265.44x = 33,487.20 × 13,658.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,265.44x = 457,381,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,381,572.48/24,265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,849.09

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