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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,394.08, 33,663.96 and 13,216.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,394.08, 33,663.96 and 13,216.08 is: 18,238.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,394.08 : 33,663.96 = 13,216.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,394.08/33,663.96 = 13,216.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,394.08x = 33,663.96 × 13,216.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,394.08x = 444,905,588.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,905,588.48/24,394.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,238.26

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