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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,464.68, 33,760.74 and 13,286.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,464.68, 33,760.74 and 13,286.68 is: 18,335.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,464.68 : 33,760.74 = 13,286.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,464.68/33,760.74 = 13,286.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,464.68x = 33,760.74 × 13,286.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,464.68x = 448,568,148.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,568,148.94/24,464.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,335.34

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