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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,452.43, 33,744.39 and 13,274.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,452.43, 33,744.39 and 13,274.43 is: 18,318.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,452.43 : 33,744.39 = 13,274.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,452.43/33,744.39 = 13,274.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,452.43x = 33,744.39 × 13,274.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,452.43x = 447,937,542.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,937,542.95/24,452.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,318.73

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