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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,452, 33,744.17 and 13,274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,452, 33,744.17 and 13,274 is: 18,318.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,452 : 33,744.17 = 13,274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,452/33,744.17 = 13,274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,452x = 33,744.17 × 13,274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,452x = 447,920,112.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,920,112.58/24,452
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,318.34

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