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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,426.58, 33,709.97 and 13,670.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,426.58, 33,709.97 and 13,670.80 is: 18,866.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,426.58 : 33,709.97 = 13,670.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,426.58/33,709.97 = 13,670.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,426.58x = 33,709.97 × 13,670.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,426.58x = 460,842,257.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,842,257.88/24,426.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,866.43

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