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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,272.56, 33,496.81 and 13,662.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,272.56, 33,496.81 and 13,662.57 is: 18,854.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,272.56 : 33,496.81 = 13,662.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,272.56/33,496.81 = 13,662.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,272.56x = 33,496.81 × 13,662.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,272.56x = 457,652,602.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,652,602.86/24,272.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,854.73

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