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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,265.92, 33,484.22 and 13,655.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,265.92, 33,484.22 and 13,655.28 is: 18,842.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,265.92 : 33,484.22 = 13,655.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,265.92/33,484.22 = 13,655.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,265.92x = 33,484.22 × 13,655.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,265.92x = 457,236,399.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,236,399.68/24,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,842.74

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