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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,469.50, 33,767.91 and 13,291.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,469.50, 33,767.91 and 13,291.50 is: 18,342.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,469.50 : 33,767.91 = 13,291.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,469.50/33,767.91 = 13,291.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,469.50x = 33,767.91 × 13,291.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,469.50x = 448,826,175.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,826,175.77/24,469.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,342.27

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