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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,281.15, 33,511.17 and 13,672.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,281.15, 33,511.17 and 13,672.85 is: 18,870.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,281.15 : 33,511.17 = 13,672.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,281.15/33,511.17 = 13,672.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,281.15x = 33,511.17 × 13,672.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,281.15x = 458,193,033.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,193,033.18/24,281.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,870.32

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