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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,427.93, 33,711.86 and 13,672.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,427.93, 33,711.86 and 13,672.15 is: 18,868.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,427.93 : 33,711.86 = 13,672.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,427.93/33,711.86 = 13,672.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,427.93x = 33,711.86 × 13,672.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,427.93x = 460,913,606.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,913,606.70/24,427.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,868.30

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