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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,496.29, 33,805.14 and 13,318.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,496.29, 33,805.14 and 13,318.29 is: 18,379.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,496.29 : 33,805.14 = 13,318.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,496.29/33,805.14 = 13,318.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,496.29x = 33,805.14 × 13,318.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,496.29x = 450,226,658.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,226,658.01/24,496.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,379.38

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