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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,463.26, 33,759.27 and 13,285.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,463.26, 33,759.27 and 13,285.18 is: 18,333.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,463.26 : 33,759.27 = 13,285.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,463.26/33,759.27 = 13,285.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,463.26x = 33,759.27 × 13,285.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,463.26x = 448,497,978.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,497,978.62/24,463.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,333.53

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