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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,498.62, 33,808.34 and 13,320.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,498.62, 33,808.34 and 13,320.86 is: 18,382.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,498.62 : 33,808.34 = 13,320.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,498.62/33,808.34 = 13,320.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,498.62x = 33,808.34 × 13,320.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,498.62x = 450,356,163.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,356,163.97/24,498.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,382.92

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