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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,415.94, 33,694.02 and 13,237.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,415.94, 33,694.02 and 13,237.94 is: 18,268.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,415.94 : 33,694.02 = 13,237.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,415.94/33,694.02 = 13,237.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,415.94x = 33,694.02 × 13,237.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,415.94x = 446,039,415.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,039,415.12/24,415.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,268.37

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