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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,410.84, 33,686.88 and 13,232.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,410.84, 33,686.88 and 13,232.84 is: 18,261.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,410.84 : 33,686.88 = 13,232.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,410.84/33,686.88 = 13,232.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,410.84x = 33,686.88 × 13,232.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,410.84x = 445,773,093.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,773,093.14/24,410.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,261.28

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