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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,280.56, 33,508.08 and 13,669.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,280.56, 33,508.08 and 13,669.56 is: 18,864.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,280.56 : 33,508.08 = 13,669.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,280.56/33,508.08 = 13,669.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,280.56x = 33,508.08 × 13,669.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,280.56x = 458,040,710.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,040,710.04/24,280.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,864.50

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