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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,427.71, 33,710.99 and 13,672.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,427.71, 33,710.99 and 13,672.40 is: 18,868.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,427.71 : 33,710.99 = 13,672.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,427.71/33,710.99 = 13,672.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,427.71x = 33,710.99 × 13,672.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,427.71x = 460,909,902.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,909,902.76/24,427.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,868.32

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