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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,278.56, 33,504.44 and 13,668.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,278.56, 33,504.44 and 13,668.28 is: 18,862.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,278.56 : 33,504.44 = 13,668.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,278.56/33,504.44 = 13,668.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,278.56x = 33,504.44 × 13,668.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,278.56x = 457,948,067.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,948,067.16/24,278.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,862.24

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