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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,429.09, 33,712.15 and 13,251.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,429.09, 33,712.15 and 13,251.09 is: 18,286.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,429.09 : 33,712.15 = 13,251.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,429.09/33,712.15 = 13,251.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,429.09x = 33,712.15 × 13,251.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,429.09x = 446,722,851.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,722,851.88/24,429.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,286.51

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