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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,497.36, 33,806.34 and 13,319.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,497.36, 33,806.34 and 13,319.36 is: 18,380.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,497.36 : 33,806.34 = 13,319.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,497.36/33,806.34 = 13,319.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,497.36x = 33,806.34 × 13,319.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,497.36x = 450,278,643.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,278,643.71/24,497.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,380.70

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