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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,382.54, 33,647.88 and 13,204.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,382.54, 33,647.88 and 13,204.54 is: 18,222.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,382.54 : 33,647.88 = 13,204.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,382.54/33,647.88 = 13,204.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,382.54x = 33,647.88 × 13,204.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,382.54x = 444,304,777.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,304,777.38/24,382.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,222.25

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