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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,481.06, 33,784.08 and 13,303.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,481.06, 33,784.08 and 13,303.06 is: 18,358.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,481.06 : 33,784.08 = 13,303.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,481.06/33,784.08 = 13,303.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,481.06x = 33,784.08 × 13,303.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,481.06x = 449,431,727.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,431,727.75/24,481.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,358.34

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