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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,569.08, 33,908.15 and 13,668.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,569.08, 33,908.15 and 13,668.30 is: 18,863.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,569.08 : 33,908.15 = 13,668.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,569.08/33,908.15 = 13,668.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,569.08x = 33,908.15 × 13,668.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,569.08x = 463,466,766.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,466,766.65/24,569.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,863.82

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