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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,268.52, 33,487.98 and 13,657.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,268.52, 33,487.98 and 13,657.97 is: 18,846.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,268.52 : 33,487.98 = 13,657.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,268.52/33,487.98 = 13,657.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,268.52x = 33,487.98 × 13,657.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,268.52x = 457,377,826.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,377,826.20/24,268.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,846.55

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