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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,429.51, 33,712.56 and 13,251.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,429.51, 33,712.56 and 13,251.51 is: 18,286.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,429.51 : 33,712.56 = 13,251.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,429.51/33,712.56 = 13,251.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,429.51x = 33,712.56 × 13,251.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,429.51x = 446,742,325.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,742,325.97/24,429.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,286.99

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