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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,274.85, 33,499.91 and 13,664.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,274.85, 33,499.91 and 13,664.86 is: 18,857.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,274.85 : 33,499.91 = 13,664.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,274.85/33,499.91 = 13,664.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,274.85x = 33,499.91 × 13,664.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,274.85x = 457,771,530.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,771,530.57/24,274.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,857.86

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