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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,458.40, 33,752.96 and 13,280.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,458.40, 33,752.96 and 13,280.48 is: 18,327.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,458.40 : 33,752.96 = 13,280.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,458.40/33,752.96 = 13,280.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,458.40x = 33,752.96 × 13,280.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,458.40x = 448,255,510.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,255,510.22/24,458.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,327.26

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