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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,567.67, 33,901.24 and 13,663.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,567.67, 33,901.24 and 13,663.72 is: 18,854.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,567.67 : 33,901.24 = 13,663.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,567.67/33,901.24 = 13,663.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,567.67x = 33,901.24 × 13,663.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,567.67x = 463,217,051.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,217,051.01/24,567.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,854.74

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