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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,276.96, 33,503.27 and 13,666.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,276.96, 33,503.27 and 13,666.59 is: 18,860.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,276.96 : 33,503.27 = 13,666.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,276.96/33,503.27 = 13,666.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,276.96x = 33,503.27 × 13,666.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,276.96x = 457,875,386.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,875,386.42/24,276.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,860.49

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