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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,275.69, 33,499.95 and 13,665.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,275.69, 33,499.95 and 13,665.23 is: 18,857.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,275.69 : 33,499.95 = 13,665.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,275.69/33,499.95 = 13,665.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,275.69x = 33,499.95 × 13,665.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,275.69x = 457,784,521.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,784,521.74/24,275.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,857.73

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