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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,063.98, 33,206.93 and 13,308.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,063.98, 33,206.93 and 13,308.21 is: 18,364.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,063.98 : 33,206.93 = 13,308.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,063.98/33,206.93 = 13,308.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,063.98x = 33,206.93 × 13,308.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,063.98x = 441,924,731.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,924,731.35/24,063.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,364.58

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