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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,427.88, 33,710.40 and 13,249.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,427.88, 33,710.40 and 13,249.88 is: 18,284.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,427.88 : 33,710.40 = 13,249.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,427.88/33,710.40 = 13,249.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,427.88x = 33,710.40 × 13,249.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,427.88x = 446,658,754.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,658,754.75/24,427.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,284.79

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