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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,279.76, 33,505.48 and 13,669.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,279.76, 33,505.48 and 13,669.28 is: 18,863.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,279.76 : 33,505.48 = 13,669.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,279.76/33,505.48 = 13,669.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,279.76x = 33,505.48 × 13,669.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,279.76x = 457,995,787.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,995,787.65/24,279.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,863.27

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