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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,265.50, 33,485.58 and 13,654.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,265.50, 33,485.58 and 13,654.50 is: 18,842.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,265.50 : 33,485.58 = 13,654.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,265.50/33,485.58 = 13,654.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,265.50x = 33,485.58 × 13,654.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,265.50x = 457,228,852.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,228,852.11/24,265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,842.75

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