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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,459.42, 33,753.87 and 13,281.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,459.42, 33,753.87 and 13,281.42 is: 18,328.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,459.42 : 33,753.87 = 13,281.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,459.42/33,753.87 = 13,281.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,459.42x = 33,753.87 × 13,281.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,459.42x = 448,299,324.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,299,324.10/24,459.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,328.29

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