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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,394.82, 33,664.74 and 13,216.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,394.82, 33,664.74 and 13,216.82 is: 18,239.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,394.82 : 33,664.74 = 13,216.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,394.82/33,664.74 = 13,216.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,394.82x = 33,664.74 × 13,216.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,394.82x = 444,940,808.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,940,808.93/24,394.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,239.15

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