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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,436.05, 33,721.76 and 13,258.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,436.05, 33,721.76 and 13,258.05 is: 18,296.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,436.05 : 33,721.76 = 13,258.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,436.05/33,721.76 = 13,258.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,436.05x = 33,721.76 × 13,258.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,436.05x = 447,084,878.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,084,878.16/24,436.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,296.12

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