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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,419.88, 33,699.44 and 13,241.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,419.88, 33,699.44 and 13,241.88 is: 18,273.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,419.88 : 33,699.44 = 13,241.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,419.88/33,699.44 = 13,241.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,419.88x = 33,699.44 × 13,241.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,419.88x = 446,243,940.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,243,940.55/24,419.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,273.80

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