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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,427.59, 33,709.47 and 13,672.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,427.59, 33,709.47 and 13,672.60 is: 18,867.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,427.59 : 33,709.47 = 13,672.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,427.59/33,709.47 = 13,672.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,427.59x = 33,709.47 × 13,672.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,427.59x = 460,896,099.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,896,099.52/24,427.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,867.85

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