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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,453.46, 33,745.80 and 13,275.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,453.46, 33,745.80 and 13,275.46 is: 18,320.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,453.46 : 33,745.80 = 13,275.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,453.46/33,745.80 = 13,275.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,453.46x = 33,745.80 × 13,275.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,453.46x = 447,991,018.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,991,018.07/24,453.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,320.15

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