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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,270.10, 33,492.67 and 13,659.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,270.10, 33,492.67 and 13,659.73 is: 18,850.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,270.10 : 33,492.67 = 13,659.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,270.10/33,492.67 = 13,659.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,270.10x = 33,492.67 × 13,659.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,270.10x = 457,500,836.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,500,836.90/24,270.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,850.39

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