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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,552.26, 33,882.46 and 13,374.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,552.26, 33,882.46 and 13,374.26 is: 18,456.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,552.26 : 33,882.46 = 13,374.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,552.26/33,882.46 = 13,374.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,552.26x = 33,882.46 × 13,374.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,552.26x = 453,152,829.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 453,152,829.48/24,552.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,456.66

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