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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,284.43, 33,512.45 and 13,674.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,284.43, 33,512.45 and 13,674.24 is: 18,870.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,284.43 : 33,512.45 = 13,674.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,284.43/33,512.45 = 13,674.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,284.43x = 33,512.45 × 13,674.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,284.43x = 458,257,215.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,257,215.92/24,284.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,870.41

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