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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,268.64, 33,485.19 and 13,654.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,268.64, 33,485.19 and 13,654.40 is: 18,839.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,268.64 : 33,485.19 = 13,654.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,268.64/33,485.19 = 13,654.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,268.64x = 33,485.19 × 13,654.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,268.64x = 457,220,210.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,220,210.84/24,268.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,839.96

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