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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,457.89, 33,751.86 and 13,279.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,457.89, 33,751.86 and 13,279.89 is: 18,326.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,457.89 : 33,751.86 = 13,279.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,457.89/33,751.86 = 13,279.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,457.89x = 33,751.86 × 13,279.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,457.89x = 448,220,988.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,220,988.10/24,457.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,326.23

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