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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,464.94, 33,761.79 and 13,286.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,464.94, 33,761.79 and 13,286.94 is: 18,336.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,464.94 : 33,761.79 = 13,286.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,464.94/33,761.79 = 13,286.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,464.94x = 33,761.79 × 13,286.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,464.94x = 448,590,878.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,590,878.02/24,464.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,336.07

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