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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,256.30, 33,474.34 and 13,354.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,256.30, 33,474.34 and 13,354.77 is: 18,429.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,256.30 : 33,474.34 = 13,354.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,256.30/33,474.34 = 13,354.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,256.30x = 33,474.34 × 13,354.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,256.30x = 447,042,150.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,042,150.16/24,256.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,429.94

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