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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,274.80, 33,499.72 and 13,664.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,274.80, 33,499.72 and 13,664.40 is: 18,857.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,274.80 : 33,499.72 = 13,664.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,274.80/33,499.72 = 13,664.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,274.80x = 33,499.72 × 13,664.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,274.80x = 457,753,573.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,753,573.97/24,274.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,857.15

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