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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,278.60, 33,505.11 and 13,668.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,278.60, 33,505.11 and 13,668.63 is: 18,863.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,278.60 : 33,505.11 = 13,668.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,278.60/33,505.11 = 13,668.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,278.60x = 33,505.11 × 13,668.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,278.60x = 457,968,951.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,968,951.70/24,278.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,863.07

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