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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,267.52, 33,486.60 and 13,656.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,267.52, 33,486.60 and 13,656.97 is: 18,845.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,267.52 : 33,486.60 = 13,656.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,267.52/33,486.60 = 13,656.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,267.52x = 33,486.60 × 13,656.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,267.52x = 457,325,491.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,325,491.60/24,267.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,845.17

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