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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,114.76, 33,278.70 and 13,504.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,114.76, 33,278.70 and 13,504.30 is: 18,636.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,114.76 : 33,278.70 = 13,504.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,114.76/33,278.70 = 13,504.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,114.76x = 33,278.70 × 13,504.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,114.76x = 449,405,548.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,405,548.41/24,114.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,636.12

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