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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,287.22, 33,516.36 and 13,676.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,287.22, 33,516.36 and 13,676.64 is: 18,873.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,287.22 : 33,516.36 = 13,676.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,287.22/33,516.36 = 13,676.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,287.22x = 33,516.36 × 13,676.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,287.22x = 458,391,189.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,391,189.83/24,287.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,873.76

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