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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,410.67, 33,686.78 and 13,232.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,410.67, 33,686.78 and 13,232.67 is: 18,261.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,410.67 : 33,686.78 = 13,232.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,410.67/33,686.78 = 13,232.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,410.67x = 33,686.78 × 13,232.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,410.67x = 445,765,976.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,765,976.94/24,410.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,261.11

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