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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,481.88, 33,784.99 and 13,303.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,481.88, 33,784.99 and 13,303.88 is: 18,359.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,481.88 : 33,784.99 = 13,303.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,481.88/33,784.99 = 13,303.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,481.88x = 33,784.99 × 13,303.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,481.88x = 449,471,452.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,471,452.76/24,481.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,359.35

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