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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,432.16, 33,716.56 and 13,254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,432.16, 33,716.56 and 13,254.24 is: 18,290.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,432.16 : 33,716.56 = 13,254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,432.16/33,716.56 = 13,254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,432.16x = 33,716.56 × 13,254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,432.16x = 446,887,378.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,887,378.21/24,432.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,290.95

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