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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,277.52, 33,502.20 and 13,665.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,277.52, 33,502.20 and 13,665.71 is: 18,858.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,277.52 : 33,502.20 = 13,665.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,277.52/33,502.20 = 13,665.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,277.52x = 33,502.20 × 13,665.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,277.52x = 457,831,349.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,831,349.56/24,277.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,858.24

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