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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,566.67, 33,899.86 and 13,662.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,566.67, 33,899.86 and 13,662.72 is: 18,853.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,566.67 : 33,899.86 = 13,662.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,566.67/33,899.86 = 13,662.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,566.67x = 33,899.86 × 13,662.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,566.67x = 463,164,261.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,164,261.06/24,566.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,853.36

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