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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,074.84, 33,223.34 and 13,464.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,074.84, 33,223.34 and 13,464.65 is: 18,581.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,074.84 : 33,223.34 = 13,464.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,074.84/33,223.34 = 13,464.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,074.84x = 33,223.34 × 13,464.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,074.84x = 447,340,761.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,340,761.65/24,074.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,581.25

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