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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,278.52, 33,504.72 and 13,668.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,278.52, 33,504.72 and 13,668.12 is: 18,862.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,278.52 : 33,504.72 = 13,668.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,278.52/33,504.72 = 13,668.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,278.52x = 33,504.72 × 13,668.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,278.52x = 457,946,533.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,946,533.53/24,278.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,862.21

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