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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,433, 33,717.72 and 13,255

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,433, 33,717.72 and 13,255 is: 18,292.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,433 : 33,717.72 = 13,255 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,433/33,717.72 = 13,255/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,433x = 33,717.72 × 13,255
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,433x = 446,928,378.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,928,378.60/24,433
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,292.00

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