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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,237.81, 33,447.59 and 13,482.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,237.81, 33,447.59 and 13,482.66 is: 18,605.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,237.81 : 33,447.59 = 13,482.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,237.81/33,447.59 = 13,482.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,237.81x = 33,447.59 × 13,482.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,237.81x = 450,962,416.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,962,416.38/24,237.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,605.74

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