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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,413.84, 33,691.02 and 13,235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,413.84, 33,691.02 and 13,235.84 is: 18,265.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,413.84 : 33,691.02 = 13,235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,413.84/33,691.02 = 13,235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,413.84x = 33,691.02 × 13,235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,413.84x = 445,928,950.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,928,950.16/24,413.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,265.42

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