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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,452.34, 33,743.97 and 13,274.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,452.34, 33,743.97 and 13,274.34 is: 18,318.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,452.34 : 33,743.97 = 13,274.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,452.34/33,743.97 = 13,274.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,452.34x = 33,743.97 × 13,274.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,452.34x = 447,928,930.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,928,930.73/24,452.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,318.45

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