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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,438.16, 33,724.64 and 13,260.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,438.16, 33,724.64 and 13,260.16 is: 18,299.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,438.16 : 33,724.64 = 13,260.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,438.16/33,724.64 = 13,260.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,438.16x = 33,724.64 × 13,260.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,438.16x = 447,194,122.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,194,122.34/24,438.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,299.01

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