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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,476.48, 33,777.12 and 13,298.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,476.48, 33,777.12 and 13,298.24 is: 18,351.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,476.48 : 33,777.12 = 13,298.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,476.48/33,777.12 = 13,298.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,476.48x = 33,777.12 × 13,298.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,476.48x = 449,176,248.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,176,248.27/24,476.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,351.34

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