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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,465.31, 33,762.14 and 13,287.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,465.31, 33,762.14 and 13,287.31 is: 18,336.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,465.31 : 33,762.14 = 13,287.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,465.31/33,762.14 = 13,287.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,465.31x = 33,762.14 × 13,287.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,465.31x = 448,608,138.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,608,138.07/24,465.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,336.50

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