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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,475.32, 33,775.88 and 13,297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,475.32, 33,775.88 and 13,297.32 is: 18,350.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,475.32 : 33,775.88 = 13,297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,475.32/33,775.88 = 13,297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,475.32x = 33,775.88 × 13,297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,475.32x = 449,128,618.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,128,618.16/24,475.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,350.27

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