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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,280.22, 33,507.34 and 13,670.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,280.22, 33,507.34 and 13,670.24 is: 18,865.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,280.22 : 33,507.34 = 13,670.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,280.22/33,507.34 = 13,670.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,280.22x = 33,507.34 × 13,670.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,280.22x = 458,053,379.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,053,379.56/24,280.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,865.29

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