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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,426.84, 33,708.96 and 13,248.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,426.84, 33,708.96 and 13,248.84 is: 18,283.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,426.84 : 33,708.96 = 13,248.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,426.84/33,708.96 = 13,248.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,426.84x = 33,708.96 × 13,248.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,426.84x = 446,604,617.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,604,617.61/24,426.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,283.36

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