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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,453.76, 33,746.56 and 13,275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,453.76, 33,746.56 and 13,275.76 is: 18,320.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,453.76 : 33,746.56 = 13,275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,453.76/33,746.56 = 13,275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,453.76x = 33,746.56 × 13,275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,453.76x = 448,011,231.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,011,231.39/24,453.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,320.75

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