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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,429.28, 33,712.35 and 13,251.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,429.28, 33,712.35 and 13,251.28 is: 18,286.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,429.28 : 33,712.35 = 13,251.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,429.28/33,712.35 = 13,251.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,429.28x = 33,712.35 × 13,251.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,429.28x = 446,731,789.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,731,789.31/24,429.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,286.74

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