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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,279.70, 33,502.26 and 13,667.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,279.70, 33,502.26 and 13,667.08 is: 18,858.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,279.70 : 33,502.26 = 13,667.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,279.70/33,502.26 = 13,667.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,279.70x = 33,502.26 × 13,667.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,279.70x = 457,878,067.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,878,067.60/24,279.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,858.47

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