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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,388.77, 33,656.46 and 13,210.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,388.77, 33,656.46 and 13,210.77 is: 18,230.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,388.77 : 33,656.46 = 13,210.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,388.77/33,656.46 = 13,210.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,388.77x = 33,656.46 × 13,210.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,388.77x = 444,627,752.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,627,752.07/24,388.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,230.84

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