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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,499.28, 33,808.84 and 13,321.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,499.28, 33,808.84 and 13,321.28 is: 18,383.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,499.28 : 33,808.84 = 13,321.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,499.28/33,808.84 = 13,321.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,499.28x = 33,808.84 × 13,321.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,499.28x = 450,377,024.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,377,024.12/24,499.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,383.28

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