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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,436.69, 33,722.63 and 13,258.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,436.69, 33,722.63 and 13,258.69 is: 18,296.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,436.69 : 33,722.63 = 13,258.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,436.69/33,722.63 = 13,258.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,436.69x = 33,722.63 × 13,258.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,436.69x = 447,117,796.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,117,796.27/24,436.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,296.99

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