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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,375.94, 33,638.79 and 13,197.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,375.94, 33,638.79 and 13,197.94 is: 18,213.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,375.94 : 33,638.79 = 13,197.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,375.94/33,638.79 = 13,197.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,375.94x = 33,638.79 × 13,197.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,375.94x = 443,962,697.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,962,697.49/24,375.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,213.15

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