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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,416.99, 33,698.55 and 13,662.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,416.99, 33,698.55 and 13,662.47 is: 18,855.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,416.99 : 33,698.55 = 13,662.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,416.99/33,698.55 = 13,662.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,416.99x = 33,698.55 × 13,662.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,416.99x = 460,405,428.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,405,428.42/24,416.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,855.95

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