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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,414.08, 33,691.36 and 13,236

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,414.08, 33,691.36 and 13,236 is: 18,265.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,414.08 : 33,691.36 = 13,236 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,414.08/33,691.36 = 13,236/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,414.08x = 33,691.36 × 13,236
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,414.08x = 445,938,840.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,938,840.96/24,414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,265.64

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