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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,277.96, 33,504.78 and 13,668.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,277.96, 33,504.78 and 13,668.76 is: 18,863.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,277.96 : 33,504.78 = 13,668.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,277.96/33,504.78 = 13,668.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,277.96x = 33,504.78 × 13,668.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,277.96x = 457,968,796.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,968,796.67/24,277.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,863.56

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