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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,243.78, 33,457.74 and 13,634.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,243.78, 33,457.74 and 13,634.04 is: 18,815.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,243.78 : 33,457.74 = 13,634.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,243.78/33,457.74 = 13,634.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,243.78x = 33,457.74 × 13,634.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,243.78x = 456,164,165.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 456,164,165.47/24,243.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,815.72

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