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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,274.02, 33,498.06 and 13,663.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,274.02, 33,498.06 and 13,663.68 is: 18,855.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,274.02 : 33,498.06 = 13,663.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,274.02/33,498.06 = 13,663.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,274.02x = 33,498.06 × 13,663.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,274.02x = 457,706,772.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,706,772.46/24,274.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,855.83

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