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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,428.16, 33,711.04 and 13,250.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,428.16, 33,711.04 and 13,250.24 is: 18,285.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,428.16 : 33,711.04 = 13,250.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,428.16/33,711.04 = 13,250.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,428.16x = 33,711.04 × 13,250.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,428.16x = 446,679,370.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,679,370.65/24,428.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,285.43

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