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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,465.19, 33,761.97 and 13,287.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,465.19, 33,761.97 and 13,287.19 is: 18,336.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,465.19 : 33,761.97 = 13,287.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,465.19/33,761.97 = 13,287.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,465.19x = 33,761.97 × 13,287.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,465.19x = 448,601,625.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,601,625.76/24,465.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,336.32

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