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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,280, 33,506.64 and 13,669.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,280, 33,506.64 and 13,669.12 is: 18,863.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,280 : 33,506.64 = 13,669.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,280/33,506.64 = 13,669.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,280x = 33,506.64 × 13,669.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,280x = 458,006,282.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,006,282.96/24,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,863.52

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