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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,385.32, 33,651.72 and 13,207.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,385.32, 33,651.72 and 13,207.32 is: 18,226.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,385.32 : 33,651.72 = 13,207.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,385.32/33,651.72 = 13,207.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,385.32x = 33,651.72 × 13,207.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,385.32x = 444,449,034.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,449,034.59/24,385.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,226.09

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