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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,381.08, 33,645.74 and 13,203

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,381.08, 33,645.74 and 13,203 is: 18,220.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,381.08 : 33,645.74 = 13,203 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,381.08/33,645.74 = 13,203/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,381.08x = 33,645.74 × 13,203
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,381.08x = 444,224,705.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,224,705.22/24,381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,220.06

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