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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,463.98, 33,759.39 and 13,285.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,463.98, 33,759.39 and 13,285.74 is: 18,333.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,463.98 : 33,759.39 = 13,285.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,463.98/33,759.39 = 13,285.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,463.98x = 33,759.39 × 13,285.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,463.98x = 448,518,478.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,518,478.10/24,463.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,333.83

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