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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,267, 33,491.58 and 13,658.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,267, 33,491.58 and 13,658.70 is: 18,850.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,267 : 33,491.58 = 13,658.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,267/33,491.58 = 13,658.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,267x = 33,491.58 × 13,658.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,267x = 457,451,443.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,451,443.75/24,267
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,850.76

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