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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,463.56, 33,759.90 and 13,285.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,463.56, 33,759.90 and 13,285.56 is: 18,334.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,463.56 : 33,759.90 = 13,285.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,463.56/33,759.90 = 13,285.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,463.56x = 33,759.90 × 13,285.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,463.56x = 448,519,177.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,519,177.04/24,463.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,334.17

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