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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,266.64, 33,487.94 and 13,656.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,266.64, 33,487.94 and 13,656.28 is: 18,845.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,266.64 : 33,487.94 = 13,656.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,266.64/33,487.94 = 13,656.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,266.64x = 33,487.94 × 13,656.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,266.64x = 457,320,685.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,320,685.26/24,266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,845.65

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