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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,274.52, 33,498.12 and 13,664.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,274.52, 33,498.12 and 13,664.72 is: 18,856.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,274.52 : 33,498.12 = 13,664.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,274.52/33,498.12 = 13,664.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,274.52x = 33,498.12 × 13,664.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,274.52x = 457,742,430.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,742,430.33/24,274.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,856.91

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