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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,280.62, 33,506.78 and 13,670.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,280.62, 33,506.78 and 13,670.02 is: 18,864.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,280.62 : 33,506.78 = 13,670.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,280.62/33,506.78 = 13,670.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,280.62x = 33,506.78 × 13,670.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,280.62x = 458,038,352.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,038,352.74/24,280.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,864.36

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