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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,278.56, 33,504.38 and 13,671.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,278.56, 33,504.38 and 13,671.62 is: 18,866.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,278.56 : 33,504.38 = 13,671.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,278.56/33,504.38 = 13,671.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,278.56x = 33,504.38 × 13,671.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,278.56x = 458,059,151.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,059,151.70/24,278.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,866.82

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