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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,468.12, 33,767.64 and 13,713.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,468.12, 33,767.64 and 13,713.12 is: 18,925.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,468.12 : 33,767.64 = 13,713.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,468.12/33,767.64 = 13,713.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,468.12x = 33,767.64 × 13,713.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,468.12x = 463,059,699.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,059,699.44/24,468.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,925.02

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