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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,272.02, 33,494.14 and 13,662.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,272.02, 33,494.14 and 13,662.34 is: 18,853.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,272.02 : 33,494.14 = 13,662.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,272.02/33,494.14 = 13,662.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,272.02x = 33,494.14 × 13,662.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,272.02x = 457,608,262.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,608,262.03/24,272.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,853.32

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