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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,458.67, 33,752.84 and 13,280.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,458.67, 33,752.84 and 13,280.67 is: 18,327.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,458.67 : 33,752.84 = 13,280.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,458.67/33,752.84 = 13,280.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,458.67x = 33,752.84 × 13,280.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,458.67x = 448,260,263.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,260,263.20/24,458.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,327.25

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