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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,496.88, 33,805.94 and 13,319.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,496.88, 33,805.94 and 13,319.12 is: 18,380.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,496.88 : 33,805.94 = 13,319.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,496.88/33,805.94 = 13,319.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,496.88x = 33,805.94 × 13,319.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,496.88x = 450,265,135.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,265,135.95/24,496.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,380.51

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