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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,269.76, 33,492.24 and 13,661.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,269.76, 33,492.24 and 13,661.76 is: 18,853.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,269.76 : 33,492.24 = 13,661.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,269.76/33,492.24 = 13,661.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,269.76x = 33,492.24 × 13,661.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,269.76x = 457,562,944.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,562,944.74/24,269.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,853.21

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