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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,476.13, 33,774.96 and 13,574.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,476.13, 33,774.96 and 13,574.58 is: 18,731.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,476.13 : 33,774.96 = 13,574.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,476.13/33,774.96 = 13,574.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,476.13x = 33,774.96 × 13,574.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,476.13x = 458,480,896.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 458,480,896.52/24,476.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,731.76

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