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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,274.10, 33,498.89 and 13,664.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,274.10, 33,498.89 and 13,664.12 is: 18,856.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,274.10 : 33,498.89 = 13,664.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,274.10/33,498.89 = 13,664.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,274.10x = 33,498.89 × 13,664.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,274.10x = 457,732,617.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,732,617.01/24,274.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,856.84

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