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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,275.36, 33,503.20 and 13,667.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,275.36, 33,503.20 and 13,667.06 is: 18,862.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,275.36 : 33,503.20 = 13,667.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,275.36/33,503.20 = 13,667.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,275.36x = 33,503.20 × 13,667.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,275.36x = 457,890,244.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,890,244.59/24,275.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,862.35

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