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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,277.21, 33,505.65 and 13,668.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,277.21, 33,505.65 and 13,668.84 is: 18,864.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,277.21 : 33,505.65 = 13,668.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,277.21/33,505.65 = 13,668.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,277.21x = 33,505.65 × 13,668.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,277.21x = 457,983,368.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,983,368.95/24,277.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,864.75

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