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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,423.63, 33,704.67 and 13,245.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,423.63, 33,704.67 and 13,245.63 is: 18,279.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,423.63 : 33,704.67 = 13,245.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,423.63/33,704.67 = 13,245.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,423.63x = 33,704.67 × 13,245.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,423.63x = 446,439,588.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,439,588.09/24,423.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,279.00

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