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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,411.94, 33,688.50 and 13,233.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,411.94, 33,688.50 and 13,233.94 is: 18,262.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,411.94 : 33,688.50 = 13,233.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,411.94/33,688.50 = 13,233.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,411.94x = 33,688.50 × 13,233.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,411.94x = 445,831,587.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,831,587.69/24,411.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,262.85

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