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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,376.94, 33,640.17 and 13,198.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,376.94, 33,640.17 and 13,198.94 is: 18,214.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,376.94 : 33,640.17 = 13,198.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,376.94/33,640.17 = 13,198.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,376.94x = 33,640.17 × 13,198.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,376.94x = 444,014,585.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,014,585.42/24,376.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,214.53

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