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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,483.24, 33,786.90 and 13,305.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,483.24, 33,786.90 and 13,305.24 is: 18,361.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,483.24 : 33,786.90 = 13,305.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,483.24/33,786.90 = 13,305.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,483.24x = 33,786.90 × 13,305.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,483.24x = 449,542,813.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,542,813.36/24,483.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,361.25

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