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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,278.20, 33,504.57 and 13,668.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,278.20, 33,504.57 and 13,668.21 is: 18,862.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,278.20 : 33,504.57 = 13,668.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,278.20/33,504.57 = 13,668.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,278.20x = 33,504.57 × 13,668.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,278.20x = 457,947,498.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,947,498.72/24,278.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,862.50

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