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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,265.77, 33,486.74 and 13,655.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,265.77, 33,486.74 and 13,655.41 is: 18,844.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,265.77 : 33,486.74 = 13,655.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,265.77/33,486.74 = 13,655.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,265.77x = 33,486.74 × 13,655.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,265.77x = 457,274,928.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,274,928.55/24,265.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,844.45

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