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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,472.26, 33,774.08 and 13,717.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,472.26, 33,774.08 and 13,717.08 is: 18,930.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,472.26 : 33,774.08 = 13,717.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,472.26/33,774.08 = 13,717.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,472.26x = 33,774.08 × 13,717.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,472.26x = 463,281,688.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,281,688.70/24,472.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,930.89

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