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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,465.24, 33,762.69 and 13,287.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,465.24, 33,762.69 and 13,287.24 is: 18,336.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,465.24 : 33,762.69 = 13,287.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,465.24/33,762.69 = 13,287.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,465.24x = 33,762.69 × 13,287.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,465.24x = 448,612,965.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,612,965.08/24,465.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,336.75

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