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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,280.02, 33,506.34 and 13,669.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,280.02, 33,506.34 and 13,669.68 is: 18,864.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,280.02 : 33,506.34 = 13,669.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,280.02/33,506.34 = 13,669.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,280.02x = 33,506.34 × 13,669.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,280.02x = 458,020,945.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,020,945.77/24,280.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,864.11

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