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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,277.74, 33,506.47 and 13,669.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,277.74, 33,506.47 and 13,669.44 is: 18,865.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,277.74 : 33,506.47 = 13,669.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,277.74/33,506.47 = 13,669.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,277.74x = 33,506.47 × 13,669.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,277.74x = 458,014,681.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,014,681.28/24,277.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,865.62

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