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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,429.53, 33,712.70 and 13,251.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,429.53, 33,712.70 and 13,251.53 is: 18,287.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,429.53 : 33,712.70 = 13,251.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,429.53/33,712.70 = 13,251.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,429.53x = 33,712.70 × 13,251.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,429.53x = 446,744,789.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,744,789.17/24,429.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,287.08

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