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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,420.16, 33,699.52 and 13,242.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,420.16, 33,699.52 and 13,242.08 is: 18,273.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,420.16 : 33,699.52 = 13,242.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,420.16/33,699.52 = 13,242.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,420.16x = 33,699.52 × 13,242.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,420.16x = 446,251,739.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,251,739.80/24,420.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,273.91

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