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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,266.36, 33,490.79 and 13,658.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,266.36, 33,490.79 and 13,658.06 is: 18,849.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,266.36 : 33,490.79 = 13,658.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,266.36/33,490.79 = 13,658.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,266.36x = 33,490.79 × 13,658.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,266.36x = 457,419,219.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,419,219.27/24,266.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,849.93

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