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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,417.88, 33,696.70 and 13,239.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,417.88, 33,696.70 and 13,239.88 is: 18,271.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,417.88 : 33,696.70 = 13,239.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,417.88/33,696.70 = 13,239.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,417.88x = 33,696.70 × 13,239.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,417.88x = 446,140,264.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,140,264.40/24,417.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,271.05

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