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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,381.18, 33,646.01 and 13,203.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,381.18, 33,646.01 and 13,203.18 is: 18,220.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,381.18 : 33,646.01 = 13,203.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,381.18/33,646.01 = 13,203.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,381.18x = 33,646.01 × 13,203.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,381.18x = 444,234,260.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,234,260.30/24,381.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,220.38

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