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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,419.36, 33,699.08 and 13,241.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,419.36, 33,699.08 and 13,241.36 is: 18,273.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,419.36 : 33,699.08 = 13,241.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,419.36/33,699.08 = 13,241.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,419.36x = 33,699.08 × 13,241.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,419.36x = 446,221,649.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,221,649.95/24,419.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,273.27

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