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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,276.57, 33,501.63 and 13,669.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,276.57, 33,501.63 and 13,669.62 is: 18,864.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,276.57 : 33,501.63 = 13,669.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,276.57/33,501.63 = 13,669.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,276.57x = 33,501.63 × 13,669.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,276.57x = 457,954,551.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,954,551.48/24,276.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,864.05

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