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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,458.02, 33,751.56 and 13,280.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,458.02, 33,751.56 and 13,280.02 is: 18,326.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,458.02 : 33,751.56 = 13,280.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,458.02/33,751.56 = 13,280.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,458.02x = 33,751.56 × 13,280.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,458.02x = 448,221,391.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,221,391.83/24,458.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,326.15

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