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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,381.58, 33,646.43 and 13,203.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,381.58, 33,646.43 and 13,203.50 is: 18,220.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,381.58 : 33,646.43 = 13,203.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,381.58/33,646.43 = 13,203.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,381.58x = 33,646.43 × 13,203.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,381.58x = 444,250,638.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,250,638.51/24,381.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,220.75

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