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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,423.48, 33,704.34 and 13,245.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,423.48, 33,704.34 and 13,245.48 is: 18,278.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,423.48 : 33,704.34 = 13,245.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,423.48/33,704.34 = 13,245.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,423.48x = 33,704.34 × 13,245.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,423.48x = 446,430,161.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,430,161.38/24,423.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,278.73

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