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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,281.32, 33,507.93 and 13,672.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,281.32, 33,507.93 and 13,672.75 is: 18,868.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,281.32 : 33,507.93 = 13,672.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,281.32/33,507.93 = 13,672.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,281.32x = 33,507.93 × 13,672.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,281.32x = 458,145,549.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,145,549.91/24,281.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,868.23

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