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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,271.24, 33,489.84 and 13,658.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,271.24, 33,489.84 and 13,658.62 is: 18,846.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,271.24 : 33,489.84 = 13,658.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,271.24/33,489.84 = 13,658.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,271.24x = 33,489.84 × 13,658.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,271.24x = 457,424,998.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,424,998.42/24,271.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,846.38

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