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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,428.16, 33,710.56 and 13,250.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,428.16, 33,710.56 and 13,250.08 is: 18,284.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,428.16 : 33,710.56 = 13,250.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,428.16/33,710.56 = 13,250.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,428.16x = 33,710.56 × 13,250.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,428.16x = 446,667,616.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,667,616.84/24,428.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,284.95

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