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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,496.63, 33,805.58 and 13,318.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,496.63, 33,805.58 and 13,318.87 is: 18,380.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,496.63 : 33,805.58 = 13,318.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,496.63/33,805.58 = 13,318.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,496.63x = 33,805.58 × 13,318.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,496.63x = 450,252,125.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,252,125.29/24,496.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,380.17

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