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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,084.28, 33,236.58 and 13,474

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,084.28, 33,236.58 and 13,474 is: 18,594.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,084.28 : 33,236.58 = 13,474 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,084.28/33,236.58 = 13,474/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,084.28x = 33,236.58 × 13,474
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,084.28x = 447,829,678.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,829,678.92/24,084.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,594.27

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