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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,457.70, 33,751.78 and 13,279.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,457.70, 33,751.78 and 13,279.70 is: 18,326.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,457.70 : 33,751.78 = 13,279.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,457.70/33,751.78 = 13,279.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,457.70x = 33,751.78 × 13,279.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,457.70x = 448,213,512.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,213,512.87/24,457.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,326.07

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