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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,272.60, 33,496.81 and 13,662.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,272.60, 33,496.81 and 13,662.61 is: 18,854.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,272.60 : 33,496.81 = 13,662.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,272.60/33,496.81 = 13,662.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,272.60x = 33,496.81 × 13,662.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,272.60x = 457,653,733.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,653,733.38/24,272.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,854.75

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