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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,480.26, 33,782.62 and 13,302.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,480.26, 33,782.62 and 13,302.26 is: 18,357.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,480.26 : 33,782.62 = 13,302.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,480.26/33,782.62 = 13,302.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,480.26x = 33,782.62 × 13,302.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,480.26x = 449,385,194.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,385,194.72/24,480.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,357.04

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