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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,277.29, 33,503.28 and 13,667.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,277.29, 33,503.28 and 13,667.30 is: 18,861.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,277.29 : 33,503.28 = 13,667.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,277.29/33,503.28 = 13,667.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,277.29x = 33,503.28 × 13,667.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,277.29x = 457,899,211.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,899,211.23/24,277.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,861.22

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