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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,426.96, 33,708.61 and 13,671.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,426.96, 33,708.61 and 13,671.98 is: 18,866.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,426.96 : 33,708.61 = 13,671.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,426.96/33,708.61 = 13,671.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,426.96x = 33,708.61 × 13,671.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,426.96x = 460,863,239.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,863,239.02/24,426.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,866.99

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