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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,420.48, 33,699.84 and 13,242.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,420.48, 33,699.84 and 13,242.24 is: 18,274.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,420.48 : 33,699.84 = 13,242.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,420.48/33,699.84 = 13,242.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,420.48x = 33,699.84 × 13,242.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,420.48x = 446,261,369.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,261,369.24/24,420.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,274.06

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