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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,476.92, 33,778.56 and 13,298.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,476.92, 33,778.56 and 13,298.92 is: 18,352.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,476.92 : 33,778.56 = 13,298.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,476.92/33,778.56 = 13,298.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,476.92x = 33,778.56 × 13,298.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,476.92x = 449,218,367.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,218,367.16/24,476.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,352.73

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