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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,411.67, 33,688.16 and 13,233.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,411.67, 33,688.16 and 13,233.67 is: 18,262.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,411.67 : 33,688.16 = 13,233.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,411.67/33,688.16 = 13,233.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,411.67x = 33,688.16 × 13,233.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,411.67x = 445,817,992.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,817,992.35/24,411.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,262.49

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