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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,424.48, 33,704.88 and 13,246.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,424.48, 33,704.88 and 13,246.24 is: 18,279.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,424.48 : 33,704.88 = 13,246.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,424.48/33,704.88 = 13,246.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,424.48x = 33,704.88 × 13,246.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,424.48x = 446,462,929.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,462,929.65/24,424.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,279.32

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