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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,411.38, 33,687.70 and 13,233.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,411.38, 33,687.70 and 13,233.38 is: 18,262.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,411.38 : 33,687.70 = 13,233.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,411.38/33,687.70 = 13,233.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,411.38x = 33,687.70 × 13,233.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,411.38x = 445,801,933.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,801,933.90/24,411.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,262.06

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