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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,282.56, 33,509.96 and 13,672.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,282.56, 33,509.96 and 13,672.28 is: 18,867.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,282.56 : 33,509.96 = 13,672.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,282.56/33,509.96 = 13,672.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,282.56x = 33,509.96 × 13,672.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,282.56x = 458,157,555.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,157,555.91/24,282.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,867.76

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