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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,491.76, 33,798.88 and 13,313.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,491.76, 33,798.88 and 13,313.76 is: 18,373.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,491.76 : 33,798.88 = 13,313.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,491.76/33,798.88 = 13,313.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,491.76x = 33,798.88 × 13,313.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,491.76x = 449,990,176.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,990,176.59/24,491.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,373.13

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