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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,424.62, 33,707.40 and 13,669.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,424.62, 33,707.40 and 13,669.40 is: 18,864.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,424.62 : 33,707.40 = 13,669.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,424.62/33,707.40 = 13,669.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,424.62x = 33,707.40 × 13,669.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,424.62x = 460,759,933.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,759,933.56/24,424.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,864.57

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