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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,465.13, 33,761.90 and 13,287.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,465.13, 33,761.90 and 13,287.13 is: 18,336.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,465.13 : 33,761.90 = 13,287.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,465.13/33,761.90 = 13,287.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,465.13x = 33,761.90 × 13,287.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,465.13x = 448,598,754.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,598,754.35/24,465.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,336.25

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