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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,282.46, 33,509.91 and 13,672.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,282.46, 33,509.91 and 13,672.27 is: 18,867.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,282.46 : 33,509.91 = 13,672.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,282.46/33,509.91 = 13,672.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,282.46x = 33,509.91 × 13,672.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,282.46x = 458,156,537.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,156,537.20/24,282.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,867.80

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