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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,452.68, 33,744.72 and 13,274.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,452.68, 33,744.72 and 13,274.68 is: 18,319.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,452.68 : 33,744.72 = 13,274.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,452.68/33,744.72 = 13,274.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,452.68x = 33,744.72 × 13,274.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,452.68x = 447,950,359.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,950,359.69/24,452.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,319.07

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