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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,395.64, 33,665.96 and 13,217.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,395.64, 33,665.96 and 13,217.64 is: 18,240.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,395.64 : 33,665.96 = 13,217.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,395.64/33,665.96 = 13,217.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,395.64x = 33,665.96 × 13,217.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,395.64x = 444,984,539.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,984,539.53/24,395.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,240.33

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