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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,465.63, 33,762.38 and 13,287.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,465.63, 33,762.38 and 13,287.63 is: 18,336.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,465.63 : 33,762.38 = 13,287.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,465.63/33,762.38 = 13,287.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,465.63x = 33,762.38 × 13,287.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,465.63x = 448,622,013.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,622,013.36/24,465.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,336.83

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