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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,388.14, 33,655.68 and 13,210.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,388.14, 33,655.68 and 13,210.14 is: 18,230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,388.14 : 33,655.68 = 13,210.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,388.14/33,655.68 = 13,210.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,388.14x = 33,655.68 × 13,210.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,388.14x = 444,596,244.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,596,244.60/24,388.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,230.02

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