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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,280.20, 33,508.62 and 13,669.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,280.20, 33,508.62 and 13,669.20 is: 18,864.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,280.20 : 33,508.62 = 13,669.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,280.20/33,508.62 = 13,669.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,280.20x = 33,508.62 × 13,669.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,280.20x = 458,036,028.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,036,028.50/24,280.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,864.59

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