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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,076.69, 33,227.57 and 13,469.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,076.69, 33,227.57 and 13,469.74 is: 18,589.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,076.69 : 33,227.57 = 13,469.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,076.69/33,227.57 = 13,469.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,076.69x = 33,227.57 × 13,469.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,076.69x = 447,566,728.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,566,728.73/24,076.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,589.21

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