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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,383.58, 33,649.19 and 13,205.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,383.58, 33,649.19 and 13,205.50 is: 18,223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,383.58 : 33,649.19 = 13,205.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,383.58/33,649.19 = 13,205.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,383.58x = 33,649.19 × 13,205.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,383.58x = 444,354,378.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,354,378.55/24,383.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,223.51

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