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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,426.33, 33,709.96 and 13,672.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,426.33, 33,709.96 and 13,672.13 is: 18,868.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,426.33 : 33,709.96 = 13,672.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,426.33/33,709.96 = 13,672.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,426.33x = 33,709.96 × 13,672.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,426.33x = 460,886,916.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,886,916.67/24,426.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,868.45

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