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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,496.88, 33,805.71 and 13,318.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,496.88, 33,805.71 and 13,318.88 is: 18,380.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,496.88 : 33,805.71 = 13,318.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,496.88/33,805.71 = 13,318.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,496.88x = 33,805.71 × 13,318.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,496.88x = 450,254,025.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,254,025.78/24,496.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,380.06

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