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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,275.24, 33,499.46 and 13,664.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,275.24, 33,499.46 and 13,664.84 is: 18,857.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,275.24 : 33,499.46 = 13,664.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,275.24/33,499.46 = 13,664.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,275.24x = 33,499.46 × 13,664.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,275.24x = 457,764,760.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,764,760.99/24,275.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,857.27

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