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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,266.82, 33,488.11 and 13,656.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,266.82, 33,488.11 and 13,656.63 is: 18,846.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,266.82 : 33,488.11 = 13,656.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,266.82/33,488.11 = 13,656.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,266.82x = 33,488.11 × 13,656.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,266.82x = 457,334,659.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,334,659.39/24,266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,846.09

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