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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,462.26, 33,757.89 and 13,284.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,462.26, 33,757.89 and 13,284.18 is: 18,332.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462.26 : 33,757.89 = 13,284.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462.26/33,757.89 = 13,284.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462.26x = 33,757.89 × 13,284.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462.26x = 448,445,887.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,445,887.18/24,462.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,332.15

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