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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,274.24, 33,498.08 and 13,663.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,274.24, 33,498.08 and 13,663.84 is: 18,855.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,274.24 : 33,498.08 = 13,663.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,274.24/33,498.08 = 13,663.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,274.24x = 33,498.08 × 13,663.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,274.24x = 457,712,405.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,712,405.43/24,274.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,855.89

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