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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,267.44, 33,489.96 and 13,660.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,267.44, 33,489.96 and 13,660.40 is: 18,851.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,267.44 : 33,489.96 = 13,660.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,267.44/33,489.96 = 13,660.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,267.44x = 33,489.96 × 13,660.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,267.44x = 457,486,249.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,486,249.58/24,267.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,851.85

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