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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,395.63, 33,665.99 and 13,217.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,395.63, 33,665.99 and 13,217.63 is: 18,240.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,395.63 : 33,665.99 = 13,217.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,395.63/33,665.99 = 13,217.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,395.63x = 33,665.99 × 13,217.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,395.63x = 444,984,364.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,984,364.99/24,395.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,240.33

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