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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,497.62, 33,806.96 and 13,319.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,497.62, 33,806.96 and 13,319.86 is: 18,381.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,497.62 : 33,806.96 = 13,319.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,497.62/33,806.96 = 13,319.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,497.62x = 33,806.96 × 13,319.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,497.62x = 450,303,974.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,303,974.23/24,497.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,381.54

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