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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,433.28, 33,717.86 and 13,255.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,433.28, 33,717.86 and 13,255.28 is: 18,292.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,433.28 : 33,717.86 = 13,255.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,433.28/33,717.86 = 13,255.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,433.28x = 33,717.86 × 13,255.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,433.28x = 446,939,675.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,939,675.30/24,433.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,292.25

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