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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,284.61, 33,511.86 and 13,674.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,284.61, 33,511.86 and 13,674.69 is: 18,870.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,284.61 : 33,511.86 = 13,674.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,284.61/33,511.86 = 13,674.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,284.61x = 33,511.86 × 13,674.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,284.61x = 458,264,296.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,264,296.82/24,284.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,870.56

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