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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,492.20, 33,799.49 and 13,314.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,492.20, 33,799.49 and 13,314.20 is: 18,373.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,492.20 : 33,799.49 = 13,314.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,492.20/33,799.49 = 13,314.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,492.20x = 33,799.49 × 13,314.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,492.20x = 450,012,934.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,012,934.19/24,492.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,373.73

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