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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,483.42, 33,787.62 and 13,305.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,483.42, 33,787.62 and 13,305.42 is: 18,361.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,483.42 : 33,787.62 = 13,305.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,483.42/33,787.62 = 13,305.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,483.42x = 33,787.62 × 13,305.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,483.42x = 449,558,474.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,558,474.90/24,483.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,361.75

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