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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,465.96, 33,762.98 and 13,287.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,465.96, 33,762.98 and 13,287.96 is: 18,337.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,465.96 : 33,762.98 = 13,287.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,465.96/33,762.98 = 13,287.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,465.96x = 33,762.98 × 13,287.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,465.96x = 448,641,127.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,641,127.72/24,465.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,337.36

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