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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,480.63, 33,783.21 and 13,302.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,480.63, 33,783.21 and 13,302.63 is: 18,357.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,480.63 : 33,783.21 = 13,302.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,480.63/33,783.21 = 13,302.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,480.63x = 33,783.21 × 13,302.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,480.63x = 449,405,542.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,405,542.84/24,480.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,357.60

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