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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,462.48, 33,757.32 and 13,284.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,462.48, 33,757.32 and 13,284.24 is: 18,331.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462.48 : 33,757.32 = 13,284.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462.48/33,757.32 = 13,284.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462.48x = 33,757.32 × 13,284.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462.48x = 448,440,340.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,440,340.64/24,462.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,331.76

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