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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,281.07, 33,507.84 and 13,674.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,281.07, 33,507.84 and 13,674.12 is: 18,870.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,281.07 : 33,507.84 = 13,674.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,281.07/33,507.84 = 13,674.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,281.07x = 33,507.84 × 13,674.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,281.07x = 458,190,225.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,190,225.10/24,281.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,870.26

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