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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,240.17, 33,448.87 and 13,483.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,240.17, 33,448.87 and 13,483.29 is: 18,605.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,240.17 : 33,448.87 = 13,483.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,240.17/33,448.87 = 13,483.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,240.17x = 33,448.87 × 13,483.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,240.17x = 451,000,814.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,000,814.38/24,240.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,605.52

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