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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,495.51, 33,804.36 and 13,317.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,495.51, 33,804.36 and 13,317.51 is: 18,378.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,495.51 : 33,804.36 = 13,317.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,495.51/33,804.36 = 13,317.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,495.51x = 33,804.36 × 13,317.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,495.51x = 450,189,902.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,189,902.34/24,495.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,378.47

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