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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,287.56, 33,513.12 and 13,676.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,287.56, 33,513.12 and 13,676.92 is: 18,872.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,287.56 : 33,513.12 = 13,676.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,287.56/33,513.12 = 13,676.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,287.56x = 33,513.12 × 13,676.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,287.56x = 458,356,261.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,356,261.19/24,287.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,872.06

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