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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,436.16, 33,722.04 and 13,258.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,436.16, 33,722.04 and 13,258.16 is: 18,296.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,436.16 : 33,722.04 = 13,258.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,436.16/33,722.04 = 13,258.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,436.16x = 33,722.04 × 13,258.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,436.16x = 447,092,201.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,092,201.85/24,436.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,296.34

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