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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,472.27, 33,774.10 and 13,718.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,472.27, 33,774.10 and 13,718.97 is: 18,933.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,472.27 : 33,774.10 = 13,718.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,472.27/33,774.10 = 13,718.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,472.27x = 33,774.10 × 13,718.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,472.27x = 463,345,864.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 463,345,864.68/24,472.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,933.51

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