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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,384.88, 33,651.13 and 13,206.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,384.88, 33,651.13 and 13,206.88 is: 18,225.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,384.88 : 33,651.13 = 13,206.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,384.88/33,651.13 = 13,206.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,384.88x = 33,651.13 × 13,206.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,384.88x = 444,426,267.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,426,267.52/24,384.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,225.49

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