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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,114.62, 33,278.91 and 13,504.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,114.62, 33,278.91 and 13,504.70 is: 18,636.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,114.62 : 33,278.91 = 13,504.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,114.62/33,278.91 = 13,504.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,114.62x = 33,278.91 × 13,504.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,114.62x = 449,421,695.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,421,695.88/24,114.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,636.90

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