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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,272.46, 33,497.19 and 13,663.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,272.46, 33,497.19 and 13,663.26 is: 18,855.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,272.46 : 33,497.19 = 13,663.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,272.46/33,497.19 = 13,663.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,272.46x = 33,497.19 × 13,663.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,272.46x = 457,680,816.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,680,816.24/24,272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,855.97

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