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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,432.48, 33,716.88 and 13,254.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,432.48, 33,716.88 and 13,254.48 is: 18,291.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,432.48 : 33,716.88 = 13,254.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,432.48/33,716.88 = 13,254.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,432.48x = 33,716.88 × 13,254.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,432.48x = 446,899,711.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,899,711.62/24,432.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,291.21

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