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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,074.06, 33,221.55 and 13,464.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,074.06, 33,221.55 and 13,464.68 is: 18,580.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,074.06 : 33,221.55 = 13,464.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,074.06/33,221.55 = 13,464.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,074.06x = 33,221.55 × 13,464.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,074.06x = 447,317,373.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,317,373.75/24,074.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,580.89

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