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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,237.50, 33,447.38 and 13,482.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,237.50, 33,447.38 and 13,482.26 is: 18,605.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,237.50 : 33,447.38 = 13,482.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,237.50/33,447.38 = 13,482.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,237.50x = 33,447.38 × 13,482.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,237.50x = 450,946,273.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,946,273.48/24,237.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,605.31

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