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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,462.36, 33,757.38 and 13,284.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,462.36, 33,757.38 and 13,284.36 is: 18,332.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462.36 : 33,757.38 = 13,284.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462.36/33,757.38 = 13,284.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462.36x = 33,757.38 × 13,284.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462.36x = 448,445,188.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,445,188.58/24,462.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,332.05

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