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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,385.98, 33,652.62 and 13,207.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,385.98, 33,652.62 and 13,207.98 is: 18,226.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,385.98 : 33,652.62 = 13,207.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,385.98/33,652.62 = 13,207.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,385.98x = 33,652.62 × 13,207.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,385.98x = 444,483,131.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,483,131.91/24,385.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,226.99

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