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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,281.62, 33,508.16 and 13,671.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,281.62, 33,508.16 and 13,671.02 is: 18,865.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,281.62 : 33,508.16 = 13,671.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,281.62/33,508.16 = 13,671.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,281.62x = 33,508.16 × 13,671.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,281.62x = 458,090,725.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,090,725.52/24,281.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,865.74

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