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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,426.93, 33,710.48 and 13,671.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,426.93, 33,710.48 and 13,671.15 is: 18,866.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,426.93 : 33,710.48 = 13,671.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,426.93/33,710.48 = 13,671.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,426.93x = 33,710.48 × 13,671.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,426.93x = 460,860,885.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,860,885.15/24,426.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,866.92

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