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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,266.22, 33,487.02 and 13,655.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,266.22, 33,487.02 and 13,655.82 is: 18,844.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,266.22 : 33,487.02 = 13,655.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,266.22/33,487.02 = 13,655.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,266.22x = 33,487.02 × 13,655.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,266.22x = 457,292,717.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,292,717.46/24,266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,844.83

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