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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,438.34, 33,724.74 and 13,260.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,438.34, 33,724.74 and 13,260.34 is: 18,299.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,438.34 : 33,724.74 = 13,260.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,438.34/33,724.74 = 13,260.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,438.34x = 33,724.74 × 13,260.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,438.34x = 447,201,518.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,201,518.81/24,438.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,299.18

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