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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,496.96, 33,805.74 and 13,318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,496.96, 33,805.74 and 13,318.96 is: 18,380.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,496.96 : 33,805.74 = 13,318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,496.96/33,805.74 = 13,318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,496.96x = 33,805.74 × 13,318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,496.96x = 450,257,298.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,257,298.83/24,496.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,380.13

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