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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,270.02, 33,492.55 and 13,659.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,270.02, 33,492.55 and 13,659.67 is: 18,850.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,270.02 : 33,492.55 = 13,659.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,270.02/33,492.55 = 13,659.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,270.02x = 33,492.55 × 13,659.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,270.02x = 457,497,180.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,497,180.46/24,270.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,850.30

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