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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,238.38, 33,445.53 and 13,482.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,238.38, 33,445.53 and 13,482.42 is: 18,603.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,238.38 : 33,445.53 = 13,482.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,238.38/33,445.53 = 13,482.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,238.38x = 33,445.53 × 13,482.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,238.38x = 450,926,682.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,926,682.58/24,238.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,603.83

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