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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,064.73, 33,207.96 and 13,308.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,064.73, 33,207.96 and 13,308.96 is: 18,365.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,064.73 : 33,207.96 = 13,308.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,064.73/33,207.96 = 13,308.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,064.73x = 33,207.96 × 13,308.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,064.73x = 441,963,411.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,963,411.32/24,064.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,365.61

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