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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,405.74, 33,679.95 and 13,227.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,405.74, 33,679.95 and 13,227.74 is: 18,254.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,405.74 : 33,679.95 = 13,227.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,405.74/33,679.95 = 13,227.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,405.74x = 33,679.95 × 13,227.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,405.74x = 445,509,621.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,509,621.81/24,405.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,254.30

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