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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,410.70, 33,683.24 and 13,655.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,410.70, 33,683.24 and 13,655.52 is: 18,842.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,410.70 : 33,683.24 = 13,655.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,410.70/33,683.24 = 13,655.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,410.70x = 33,683.24 × 13,655.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,410.70x = 459,962,191.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 459,962,191.62/24,410.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,842.65

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