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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,501.96, 33,812.64 and 13,323.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,501.96, 33,812.64 and 13,323.96 is: 18,387.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,501.96 : 33,812.64 = 13,323.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,501.96/33,812.64 = 13,323.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,501.96x = 33,812.64 × 13,323.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,501.96x = 450,518,262.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,518,262.85/24,501.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,387.03

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