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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,465.12, 33,761.68 and 13,287.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,465.12, 33,761.68 and 13,287.20 is: 18,336.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,465.12 : 33,761.68 = 13,287.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,465.12/33,761.68 = 13,287.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,465.12x = 33,761.68 × 13,287.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,465.12x = 448,598,194.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,598,194.50/24,465.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,336.24

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