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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,434.02, 33,718.44 and 13,256.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,434.02, 33,718.44 and 13,256.02 is: 18,293.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,434.02 : 33,718.44 = 13,256.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,434.02/33,718.44 = 13,256.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,434.02x = 33,718.44 × 13,256.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,434.02x = 446,972,315.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,972,315.01/24,434.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,293.03

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