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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,434.79, 33,720.08 and 13,256.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,434.79, 33,720.08 and 13,256.79 is: 18,294.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,434.79 : 33,720.08 = 13,256.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,434.79/33,720.08 = 13,256.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,434.79x = 33,720.08 × 13,256.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,434.79x = 447,019,953.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,019,953.06/24,434.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,294.41

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