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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,268.57, 33,490.62 and 13,658.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,268.57, 33,490.62 and 13,658.26 is: 18,848.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,268.57 : 33,490.62 = 13,658.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,268.57/33,490.62 = 13,658.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,268.57x = 33,490.62 × 13,658.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,268.57x = 457,423,595.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,423,595.52/24,268.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,848.40

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