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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,266.62, 33,486.69 and 13,655.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,266.62, 33,486.69 and 13,655.98 is: 18,844.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,266.62 : 33,486.69 = 13,655.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,266.62/33,486.69 = 13,655.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,266.62x = 33,486.69 × 13,655.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,266.62x = 457,293,568.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,293,568.91/24,266.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,844.55

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