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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,281.10, 33,508.54 and 13,671.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,281.10, 33,508.54 and 13,671.11 is: 18,866.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,281.10 : 33,508.54 = 13,671.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,281.10/33,508.54 = 13,671.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,281.10x = 33,508.54 × 13,671.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,281.10x = 458,098,936.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,098,936.28/24,281.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,866.48

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