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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,396.28, 33,666.87 and 13,218.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,396.28, 33,666.87 and 13,218.28 is: 18,241.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,396.28 : 33,666.87 = 13,218.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,396.28/33,666.87 = 13,218.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,396.28x = 33,666.87 × 13,218.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,396.28x = 445,018,114.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,018,114.38/24,396.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,241.23

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