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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,399.26, 33,670.98 and 13,221.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,399.26, 33,670.98 and 13,221.26 is: 18,245.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,399.26 : 33,670.98 = 13,221.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,399.26/33,670.98 = 13,221.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,399.26x = 33,670.98 × 13,221.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,399.26x = 445,172,781.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,172,781.03/24,399.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,245.34

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