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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,266.25, 33,483.78 and 13,655.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,266.25, 33,483.78 and 13,655.66 is: 18,842.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,266.25 : 33,483.78 = 13,655.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,266.25/33,483.78 = 13,655.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,266.25x = 33,483.78 × 13,655.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,266.25x = 457,242,947.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,242,947.78/24,266.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,842.75

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