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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,381.08, 33,646.02 and 13,203.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,381.08, 33,646.02 and 13,203.08 is: 18,220.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,381.08 : 33,646.02 = 13,203.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,381.08/33,646.02 = 13,203.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,381.08x = 33,646.02 × 13,203.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,381.08x = 444,231,093.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,231,093.74/24,381.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,220.32

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