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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,277.62, 33,501.12 and 13,665.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,277.62, 33,501.12 and 13,665.30 is: 18,856.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,277.62 : 33,501.12 = 13,665.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,277.62/33,501.12 = 13,665.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,277.62x = 33,501.12 × 13,665.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,277.62x = 457,802,855.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,802,855.14/24,277.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,856.99

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