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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,279.24, 33,504.98 and 13,668.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,279.24, 33,504.98 and 13,668.84 is: 18,862.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,279.24 : 33,504.98 = 13,668.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,279.24/33,504.98 = 13,668.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,279.24x = 33,504.98 × 13,668.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,279.24x = 457,974,210.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,974,210.82/24,279.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,862.79

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