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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,481.44, 33,784.60 and 13,303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,481.44, 33,784.60 and 13,303.44 is: 18,358.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,481.44 : 33,784.60 = 13,303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,481.44/33,784.60 = 13,303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,481.44x = 33,784.60 × 13,303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,481.44x = 449,451,399.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,451,399.02/24,481.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,358.86

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