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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,394.81, 33,664.88 and 13,216.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,394.81, 33,664.88 and 13,216.81 is: 18,239.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,394.81 : 33,664.88 = 13,216.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,394.81/33,664.88 = 13,216.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,394.81x = 33,664.88 × 13,216.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,394.81x = 444,942,322.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,942,322.63/24,394.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,239.22

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