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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,463.76, 33,759.96 and 13,285.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,463.76, 33,759.96 and 13,285.68 is: 18,334.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,463.76 : 33,759.96 = 13,285.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,463.76/33,759.96 = 13,285.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,463.76x = 33,759.96 × 13,285.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,463.76x = 448,524,025.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,524,025.37/24,463.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,334.22

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