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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,414.48, 33,691.92 and 13,236.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,414.48, 33,691.92 and 13,236.48 is: 18,266.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,414.48 : 33,691.92 = 13,236.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,414.48/33,691.92 = 13,236.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,414.48x = 33,691.92 × 13,236.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,414.48x = 445,962,425.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,962,425.24/24,414.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,266.31

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