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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,382.08, 33,647.12 and 13,204

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,382.08, 33,647.12 and 13,204 is: 18,221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,382.08 : 33,647.12 = 13,204 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,382.08/33,647.12 = 13,204/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,382.08x = 33,647.12 × 13,204
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,382.08x = 444,276,572.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,276,572.48/24,382.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,221.44

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