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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,275.02, 33,499.44 and 13,664.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,275.02, 33,499.44 and 13,664.68 is: 18,857.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,275.02 : 33,499.44 = 13,664.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,275.02/33,499.44 = 13,664.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,275.02x = 33,499.44 × 13,664.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,275.02x = 457,759,127.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,759,127.78/24,275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,857.21

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