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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,266.48, 33,487.80 and 13,656.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,266.48, 33,487.80 and 13,656.24 is: 18,845.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,266.48 : 33,487.80 = 13,656.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,266.48/33,487.80 = 13,656.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,266.48x = 33,487.80 × 13,656.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,266.48x = 457,317,433.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,317,433.87/24,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,845.64

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