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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,429.42, 33,712.59 and 13,251.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,429.42, 33,712.59 and 13,251.42 is: 18,286.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,429.42 : 33,712.59 = 13,251.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,429.42/33,712.59 = 13,251.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,429.42x = 33,712.59 × 13,251.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,429.42x = 446,739,689.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,739,689.38/24,429.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,286.95

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