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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,278.10, 33,504.40 and 13,668.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,278.10, 33,504.40 and 13,668.11 is: 18,862.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,278.10 : 33,504.40 = 13,668.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,278.10/33,504.40 = 13,668.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,278.10x = 33,504.40 × 13,668.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,278.10x = 457,941,824.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,941,824.68/24,278.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,862.35

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