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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,384.03, 33,649.74 and 13,206.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,384.03, 33,649.74 and 13,206.03 is: 18,224.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,384.03 : 33,649.74 = 13,206.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,384.03/33,649.74 = 13,206.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,384.03x = 33,649.74 × 13,206.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,384.03x = 444,379,475.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,379,475.93/24,384.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,224.20

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