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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,281.46, 33,508.53 and 13,671.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,281.46, 33,508.53 and 13,671.27 is: 18,866.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,281.46 : 33,508.53 = 13,671.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,281.46/33,508.53 = 13,671.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,281.46x = 33,508.53 × 13,671.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,281.46x = 458,104,160.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,104,160.93/24,281.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,866.42

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