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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,385.28, 33,651.68 and 13,207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,385.28, 33,651.68 and 13,207.28 is: 18,226.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,385.28 : 33,651.68 = 13,207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,385.28/33,651.68 = 13,207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,385.28x = 33,651.68 × 13,207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,385.28x = 444,447,160.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,447,160.23/24,385.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,226.04

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