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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,385.44, 33,651.96 and 13,207.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,385.44, 33,651.96 and 13,207.44 is: 18,226.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,385.44 : 33,651.96 = 13,207.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,385.44/33,651.96 = 13,207.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,385.44x = 33,651.96 × 13,207.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,385.44x = 444,456,242.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,456,242.58/24,385.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,226.30

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