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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,414.32, 33,691.74 and 13,236.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,414.32, 33,691.74 and 13,236.32 is: 18,266.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,414.32 : 33,691.74 = 13,236.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,414.32/33,691.74 = 13,236.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,414.32x = 33,691.74 × 13,236.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,414.32x = 445,954,652.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,954,652.00/24,414.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,266.11

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