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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,453.42, 33,745.59 and 13,275.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,453.42, 33,745.59 and 13,275.42 is: 18,320.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,453.42 : 33,745.59 = 13,275.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,453.42/33,745.59 = 13,275.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,453.42x = 33,745.59 × 13,275.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,453.42x = 447,986,880.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,986,880.40/24,453.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,320.01

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