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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,385.68, 33,652.40 and 13,207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,385.68, 33,652.40 and 13,207.68 is: 18,226.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,385.68 : 33,652.40 = 13,207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,385.68/33,652.40 = 13,207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,385.68x = 33,652.40 × 13,207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,385.68x = 444,470,130.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,470,130.43/24,385.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,226.69

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