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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,426.05, 33,707.95 and 13,248.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,426.05, 33,707.95 and 13,248.05 is: 18,282.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,426.05 : 33,707.95 = 13,248.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,426.05/33,707.95 = 13,248.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,426.05x = 33,707.95 × 13,248.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,426.05x = 446,564,607.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,564,607.00/24,426.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,282.31

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