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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,449.93, 33,740.94 and 13,271.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,449.93, 33,740.94 and 13,271.93 is: 18,315.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,449.93 : 33,740.94 = 13,271.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,449.93/33,740.94 = 13,271.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,449.93x = 33,740.94 × 13,271.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,449.93x = 447,807,393.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,807,393.81/24,449.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,315.28

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