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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,393.81, 33,663.50 and 13,215.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,393.81, 33,663.50 and 13,215.81 is: 18,237.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,393.81 : 33,663.50 = 13,215.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,393.81/33,663.50 = 13,215.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,393.81x = 33,663.50 × 13,215.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,393.81x = 444,890,419.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,890,419.94/24,393.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,237.84

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