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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,396.06, 33,666.58 and 13,218.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,396.06, 33,666.58 and 13,218.06 is: 18,240.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,396.06 : 33,666.58 = 13,218.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,396.06/33,666.58 = 13,218.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,396.06x = 33,666.58 × 13,218.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,396.06x = 445,006,874.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,006,874.43/24,396.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,240.93

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