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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,410.17, 33,686.09 and 13,232.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,410.17, 33,686.09 and 13,232.17 is: 18,260.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,410.17 : 33,686.09 = 13,232.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,410.17/33,686.09 = 13,232.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,410.17x = 33,686.09 × 13,232.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,410.17x = 445,740,069.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,740,069.52/24,410.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,260.42

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