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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,415.88, 33,693.93 and 13,237.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,415.88, 33,693.93 and 13,237.88 is: 18,268.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,415.88 : 33,693.93 = 13,237.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,415.88/33,693.93 = 13,237.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,415.88x = 33,693.93 × 13,237.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,415.88x = 446,036,033.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,036,033.60/24,415.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,268.28

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