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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,486.29, 33,791.07 and 13,308.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,486.29, 33,791.07 and 13,308.29 is: 18,365.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,486.29 : 33,791.07 = 13,308.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,486.29/33,791.07 = 13,308.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,486.29x = 33,791.07 × 13,308.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,486.29x = 449,701,190.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,701,190.01/24,486.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,365.43

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