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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,499.68, 33,809.40 and 13,321.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,499.68, 33,809.40 and 13,321.68 is: 18,383.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,499.68 : 33,809.40 = 13,321.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,499.68/33,809.40 = 13,321.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,499.68x = 33,809.40 × 13,321.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,499.68x = 450,398,007.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,398,007.79/24,499.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,383.83

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