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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,279.96, 33,507.54 and 13,670.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,279.96, 33,507.54 and 13,670.76 is: 18,866.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,279.96 : 33,507.54 = 13,670.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,279.96/33,507.54 = 13,670.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,279.96x = 33,507.54 × 13,670.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,279.96x = 458,073,537.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,073,537.53/24,279.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,866.32

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