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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,469.82, 33,768.36 and 13,291.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,469.82, 33,768.36 and 13,291.82 is: 18,342.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,469.82 : 33,768.36 = 13,291.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,469.82/33,768.36 = 13,291.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,469.82x = 33,768.36 × 13,291.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,469.82x = 448,842,962.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,842,962.82/24,469.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,342.72

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