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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,382.23, 33,647.46 and 13,204.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,382.23, 33,647.46 and 13,204.23 is: 18,221.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,382.23 : 33,647.46 = 13,204.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,382.23/33,647.46 = 13,204.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,382.23x = 33,647.46 × 13,204.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,382.23x = 444,288,800.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,288,800.76/24,382.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,221.83

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