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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,480, 33,782.67 and 13,302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,480, 33,782.67 and 13,302 is: 18,356.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,480 : 33,782.67 = 13,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,480/33,782.67 = 13,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,480x = 33,782.67 × 13,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,480x = 449,377,076.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,377,076.34/24,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,356.91

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