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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,272.57, 33,496.14 and 13,662.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,272.57, 33,496.14 and 13,662.26 is: 18,853.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,272.57 : 33,496.14 = 13,662.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,272.57/33,496.14 = 13,662.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,272.57x = 33,496.14 × 13,662.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,272.57x = 457,632,973.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,632,973.68/24,272.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,853.92

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