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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,266.92, 33,485.60 and 13,656.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,266.92, 33,485.60 and 13,656.28 is: 18,844.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,266.92 : 33,485.60 = 13,656.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,266.92/33,485.60 = 13,656.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,266.92x = 33,485.60 × 13,656.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,266.92x = 457,288,729.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,288,729.57/24,266.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,844.12

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