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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,265.98, 33,488.44 and 13,655.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,265.98, 33,488.44 and 13,655.99 is: 18,846.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,265.98 : 33,488.44 = 13,655.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,265.98/33,488.44 = 13,655.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,265.98x = 33,488.44 × 13,655.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,265.98x = 457,317,851.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,317,851.34/24,265.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,846.05

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