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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,412.28, 33,688.98 and 13,234.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,412.28, 33,688.98 and 13,234.28 is: 18,263.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,412.28 : 33,688.98 = 13,234.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,412.28/33,688.98 = 13,234.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,412.28x = 33,688.98 × 13,234.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,412.28x = 445,849,394.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,849,394.23/24,412.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,263.32

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