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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,386.08, 33,652.92 and 13,208.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,386.08, 33,652.92 and 13,208.08 is: 18,227.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,386.08 : 33,652.92 = 13,208.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,386.08/33,652.92 = 13,208.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,386.08x = 33,652.92 × 13,208.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,386.08x = 444,490,459.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,490,459.59/24,386.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,227.22

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