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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,411.60, 33,688.08 and 13,233.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,411.60, 33,688.08 and 13,233.60 is: 18,262.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,411.60 : 33,688.08 = 13,233.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,411.60/33,688.08 = 13,233.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,411.60x = 33,688.08 × 13,233.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,411.60x = 445,814,575.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,814,575.49/24,411.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,262.41

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