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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,408.48, 33,682.80 and 13,230.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,408.48, 33,682.80 and 13,230.24 is: 18,257.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,408.48 : 33,682.80 = 13,230.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,408.48/33,682.80 = 13,230.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,408.48x = 33,682.80 × 13,230.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,408.48x = 445,631,527.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,631,527.87/24,408.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,257.24

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