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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,507.12, 33,819.72 and 13,329.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,507.12, 33,819.72 and 13,329.36 is: 18,394.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,507.12 : 33,819.72 = 13,329.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,507.12/33,819.72 = 13,329.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,507.12x = 33,819.72 × 13,329.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,507.12x = 450,795,222.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,795,222.98/24,507.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,394.46

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