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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,471.28, 33,770.36 and 13,293.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,471.28, 33,770.36 and 13,293.28 is: 18,344.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,471.28 : 33,770.36 = 13,293.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,471.28/33,770.36 = 13,293.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,471.28x = 33,770.36 × 13,293.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,471.28x = 448,918,851.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 448,918,851.18/24,471.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,344.72

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