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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,498.84, 33,808.74 and 13,320.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,498.84, 33,808.74 and 13,320.84 is: 18,382.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,498.84 : 33,808.74 = 13,320.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,498.84/33,808.74 = 13,320.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,498.84x = 33,808.74 × 13,320.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,498.84x = 450,360,816.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,360,816.14/24,498.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,382.94

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