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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,414.42, 33,691.98 and 13,236.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,414.42, 33,691.98 and 13,236.42 is: 18,266.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,414.42 : 33,691.98 = 13,236.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,414.42/33,691.98 = 13,236.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,414.42x = 33,691.98 × 13,236.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,414.42x = 445,961,197.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,961,197.91/24,414.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,266.30

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