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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,074.64, 33,224.40 and 13,464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,074.64, 33,224.40 and 13,464 is: 18,581.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,074.64 : 33,224.40 = 13,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,074.64/33,224.40 = 13,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,074.64x = 33,224.40 × 13,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,074.64x = 447,333,321.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,333,321.60/24,074.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,581.10

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