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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,449.94, 33,740.95 and 13,271.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,449.94, 33,740.95 and 13,271.94 is: 18,315.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,449.94 : 33,740.95 = 13,271.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,449.94/33,740.95 = 13,271.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,449.94x = 33,740.95 × 13,271.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,449.94x = 447,807,863.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,807,863.94/24,449.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,315.30

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