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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,265.48, 33,486.42 and 13,655.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,265.48, 33,486.42 and 13,655.24 is: 18,844.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,265.48 : 33,486.42 = 13,655.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,265.48/33,486.42 = 13,655.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,265.48x = 33,486.42 × 13,655.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,265.48x = 457,265,101.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,265,101.84/24,265.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,844.26

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