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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,272.16, 33,491.34 and 13,662.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,272.16, 33,491.34 and 13,662.24 is: 18,851.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,272.16 : 33,491.34 = 13,662.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,272.16/33,491.34 = 13,662.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,272.16x = 33,491.34 × 13,662.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,272.16x = 457,566,725.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,566,725.00/24,272.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,851.50

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