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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,266.44, 33,488.58 and 13,659.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,266.44, 33,488.58 and 13,659.40 is: 18,850.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,266.44 : 33,488.58 = 13,659.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,266.44/33,488.58 = 13,659.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,266.44x = 33,488.58 × 13,659.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,266.44x = 457,433,909.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,433,909.65/24,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,850.47

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