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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,385.26, 33,652.74 and 13,774.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,385.26, 33,652.74 and 13,774.98 is: 19,010.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,385.26 : 33,652.74 = 13,774.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,385.26/33,652.74 = 13,774.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,385.26x = 33,652.74 × 13,774.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,385.26x = 463,565,820.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,565,820.45/24,385.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,010.08

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