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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,266.52, 33,485.22 and 13,655.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,266.52, 33,485.22 and 13,655.97 is: 18,843.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,266.52 : 33,485.22 = 13,655.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,266.52/33,485.22 = 13,655.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,266.52x = 33,485.22 × 13,655.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,266.52x = 457,273,159.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,273,159.76/24,266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,843.79

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