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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,409.27, 33,684.55 and 13,231.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,409.27, 33,684.55 and 13,231.27 is: 18,259.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,409.27 : 33,684.55 = 13,231.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,409.27/33,684.55 = 13,231.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,409.27x = 33,684.55 × 13,231.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,409.27x = 445,689,375.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,689,375.88/24,409.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,259.02

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