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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,280.34, 33,506.82 and 13,670.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,280.34, 33,506.82 and 13,670.01 is: 18,864.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,280.34 : 33,506.82 = 13,670.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,280.34/33,506.82 = 13,670.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,280.34x = 33,506.82 × 13,670.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,280.34x = 458,038,564.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,038,564.47/24,280.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,864.59

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