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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,076.68, 33,227.56 and 13,469.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,076.68, 33,227.56 and 13,469.74 is: 18,589.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,076.68 : 33,227.56 = 13,469.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,076.68/33,227.56 = 13,469.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,076.68x = 33,227.56 × 13,469.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,076.68x = 447,566,594.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,566,594.03/24,076.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,589.22

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