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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,494.63, 33,802.82 and 13,316.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,494.63, 33,802.82 and 13,316.87 is: 18,377.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,494.63 : 33,802.82 = 13,316.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,494.63/33,802.82 = 13,316.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,494.63x = 33,802.82 × 13,316.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,494.63x = 450,147,623.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,147,623.85/24,494.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,377.40

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