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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,279.72, 33,505.77 and 13,669.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,279.72, 33,505.77 and 13,669.14 is: 18,863.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,279.72 : 33,505.77 = 13,669.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,279.72/33,505.77 = 13,669.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,279.72x = 33,505.77 × 13,669.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,279.72x = 457,995,060.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,995,060.94/24,279.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,863.28

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