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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,459.69, 33,754.38 and 13,281.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,459.69, 33,754.38 and 13,281.69 is: 18,328.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,459.69 : 33,754.38 = 13,281.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,459.69/33,754.38 = 13,281.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,459.69x = 33,754.38 × 13,281.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,459.69x = 448,315,211.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,315,211.30/24,459.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,328.74

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