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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,278.57, 33,505.05 and 13,668.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,278.57, 33,505.05 and 13,668.58 is: 18,862.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,278.57 : 33,505.05 = 13,668.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,278.57/33,505.05 = 13,668.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,278.57x = 33,505.05 × 13,668.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,278.57x = 457,966,304.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,966,304.22/24,278.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,862.99

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