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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,228.96, 33,438.74 and 13,474.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,228.96, 33,438.74 and 13,474.92 is: 18,596.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,228.96 : 33,438.74 = 13,474.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,228.96/33,438.74 = 13,474.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,228.96x = 33,438.74 × 13,474.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,228.96x = 450,584,346.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,584,346.40/24,228.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,596.93

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