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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,509, 33,822.68 and 13,331.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,509, 33,822.68 and 13,331.24 is: 18,397.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,509 : 33,822.68 = 13,331.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,509/33,822.68 = 13,331.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,509x = 33,822.68 × 13,331.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,509x = 450,898,264.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 450,898,264.52/24,509
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,397.25

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