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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,492.24, 33,798.96 and 13,314.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,492.24, 33,798.96 and 13,314.24 is: 18,373.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,492.24 : 33,798.96 = 13,314.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,492.24/33,798.96 = 13,314.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,492.24x = 33,798.96 × 13,314.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,492.24x = 450,007,465.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,007,465.19/24,492.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,373.47

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