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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,284.46, 33,512.67 and 13,674.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,284.46, 33,512.67 and 13,674.27 is: 18,870.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,284.46 : 33,512.67 = 13,674.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,284.46/33,512.67 = 13,674.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,284.46x = 33,512.67 × 13,674.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,284.46x = 458,261,298.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,261,298.00/24,284.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,870.56

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