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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,542.28, 33,868.74 and 13,364.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,542.28, 33,868.74 and 13,364.28 is: 18,442.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,542.28 : 33,868.74 = 13,364.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,542.28/33,868.74 = 13,364.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,542.28x = 33,868.74 × 13,364.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,542.28x = 452,631,324.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 452,631,324.61/24,542.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,442.92

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