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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,266.34, 33,487.74 and 13,656.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,266.34, 33,487.74 and 13,656.06 is: 18,845.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,266.34 : 33,487.74 = 13,656.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,266.34/33,487.74 = 13,656.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,266.34x = 33,487.74 × 13,656.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,266.34x = 457,310,586.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,310,586.70/24,266.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,845.47

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