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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,376.72, 33,639.96 and 13,198.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,376.72, 33,639.96 and 13,198.72 is: 18,214.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,376.72 : 33,639.96 = 13,198.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,376.72/33,639.96 = 13,198.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,376.72x = 33,639.96 × 13,198.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,376.72x = 444,004,412.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,004,412.85/24,376.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,214.28

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