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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,419.74, 33,699.86 and 13,664.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,419.74, 33,699.86 and 13,664.26 is: 18,857.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,419.74 : 33,699.86 = 13,664.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,419.74/33,699.86 = 13,664.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,419.74x = 33,699.86 × 13,664.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,419.74x = 460,483,649.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,483,649.00/24,419.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,857.03

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