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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,281.66, 33,509.34 and 13,671.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,281.66, 33,509.34 and 13,671.68 is: 18,867.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,281.66 : 33,509.34 = 13,671.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,281.66/33,509.34 = 13,671.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,281.66x = 33,509.34 × 13,671.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,281.66x = 458,128,805.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,128,805.94/24,281.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,867.28

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