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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,270.76, 33,493.62 and 13,662.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,270.76, 33,493.62 and 13,662.76 is: 18,854.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,270.76 : 33,493.62 = 13,662.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,270.76/33,493.62 = 13,662.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,270.76x = 33,493.62 × 13,662.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,270.76x = 457,615,291.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,615,291.59/24,270.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,854.59

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