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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,278.24, 33,507.16 and 13,669.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,278.24, 33,507.16 and 13,669.94 is: 18,866.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,278.24 : 33,507.16 = 13,669.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,278.24/33,507.16 = 13,669.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,278.24x = 33,507.16 × 13,669.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,278.24x = 458,040,866.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,040,866.77/24,278.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,866.31

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