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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,410.28, 33,686.22 and 13,232.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,410.28, 33,686.22 and 13,232.28 is: 18,260.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,410.28 : 33,686.22 = 13,232.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,410.28/33,686.22 = 13,232.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,410.28x = 33,686.22 × 13,232.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,410.28x = 445,745,495.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,745,495.18/24,410.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,260.56

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