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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,481.26, 33,784.02 and 13,303.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,481.26, 33,784.02 and 13,303.26 is: 18,358.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,481.26 : 33,784.02 = 13,303.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,481.26/33,784.02 = 13,303.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,481.26x = 33,784.02 × 13,303.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,481.26x = 449,437,601.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,437,601.91/24,481.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,358.43

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