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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,278.74, 33,504.54 and 13,668.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,278.74, 33,504.54 and 13,668.45 is: 18,862.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,278.74 : 33,504.54 = 13,668.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,278.74/33,504.54 = 13,668.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,278.74x = 33,504.54 × 13,668.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,278.74x = 457,954,952.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,954,952.86/24,278.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,862.39

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