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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,280.44, 33,503.58 and 13,669.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,280.44, 33,503.58 and 13,669.56 is: 18,862.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,280.44 : 33,503.58 = 13,669.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,280.44/33,503.58 = 13,669.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,280.44x = 33,503.58 × 13,669.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,280.44x = 457,979,197.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,979,197.02/24,280.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,862.06

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