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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,287.06, 33,512.43 and 13,676.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,287.06, 33,512.43 and 13,676.42 is: 18,871.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,287.06 : 33,512.43 = 13,676.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,287.06/33,512.43 = 13,676.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,287.06x = 33,512.43 × 13,676.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,287.06x = 458,330,067.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,330,067.90/24,287.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,871.37

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