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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,413.94, 33,691.26 and 13,235.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,413.94, 33,691.26 and 13,235.94 is: 18,265.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,413.94 : 33,691.26 = 13,235.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,413.94/33,691.26 = 13,235.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,413.94x = 33,691.26 × 13,235.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,413.94x = 445,935,495.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,935,495.88/24,413.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,265.61

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