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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,382.26, 33,647.56 and 13,204.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,382.26, 33,647.56 and 13,204.26 is: 18,221.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,382.26 : 33,647.56 = 13,204.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,382.26/33,647.56 = 13,204.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,382.26x = 33,647.56 × 13,204.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,382.26x = 444,291,130.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,291,130.61/24,382.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,221.90

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