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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,237.76, 33,447.75 and 13,482.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,237.76, 33,447.75 and 13,482.49 is: 18,605.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,237.76 : 33,447.75 = 13,482.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,237.76/33,447.75 = 13,482.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,237.76x = 33,447.75 × 13,482.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,237.76x = 450,958,954.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,958,954.90/24,237.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,605.64

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