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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,279.96, 33,509.40 and 13,671.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,279.96, 33,509.40 and 13,671.60 is: 18,868.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,279.96 : 33,509.40 = 13,671.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,279.96/33,509.40 = 13,671.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,279.96x = 33,509.40 × 13,671.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,279.96x = 458,127,113.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,127,113.04/24,279.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,868.53

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