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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,268.67, 33,488.02 and 13,658.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,268.67, 33,488.02 and 13,658.03 is: 18,846.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,268.67 : 33,488.02 = 13,658.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,268.67/33,488.02 = 13,658.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,268.67x = 33,488.02 × 13,658.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,268.67x = 457,380,381.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,380,381.80/24,268.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,846.54

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