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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,276.74, 33,505.09 and 13,668.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,276.74, 33,505.09 and 13,668.44 is: 18,864.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,276.74 : 33,505.09 = 13,668.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,276.74/33,505.09 = 13,668.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,276.74x = 33,505.09 × 13,668.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,276.74x = 457,962,110.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,962,110.66/24,276.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,864.24

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