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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,268.83, 33,485.43 and 13,654.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,268.83, 33,485.43 and 13,654.59 is: 18,840.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,268.83 : 33,485.43 = 13,654.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,268.83/33,485.43 = 13,654.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,268.83x = 33,485.43 × 13,654.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,268.83x = 457,229,817.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,229,817.62/24,268.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,840.21

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