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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,398.88, 33,670.49 and 13,220.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,398.88, 33,670.49 and 13,220.88 is: 18,244.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,398.88 : 33,670.49 = 13,220.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,398.88/33,670.49 = 13,220.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,398.88x = 33,670.49 × 13,220.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,398.88x = 445,153,507.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,153,507.83/24,398.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,244.83

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