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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,429.20, 33,709.46 and 13,674.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,429.20, 33,709.46 and 13,674.67 is: 18,869.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,429.20 : 33,709.46 = 13,674.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,429.20/33,709.46 = 13,674.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,429.20x = 33,709.46 × 13,674.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,429.20x = 460,965,673.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 460,965,673.00/24,429.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,869.45

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