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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,385.38, 33,651.87 and 13,207.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,385.38, 33,651.87 and 13,207.38 is: 18,226.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,385.38 : 33,651.87 = 13,207.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,385.38/33,651.87 = 13,207.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,385.38x = 33,651.87 × 13,207.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,385.38x = 444,453,034.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,453,034.80/24,385.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,226.21

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