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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,433.16, 33,717.94 and 13,255.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,433.16, 33,717.94 and 13,255.24 is: 18,292.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,433.16 : 33,717.94 = 13,255.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,433.16/33,717.94 = 13,255.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,433.16x = 33,717.94 × 13,255.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,433.16x = 446,939,387.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,939,387.01/24,433.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,292.33

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