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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,516, 33,832.08 and 13,338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,516, 33,832.08 and 13,338 is: 18,406.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,516 : 33,832.08 = 13,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,516/33,832.08 = 13,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,516x = 33,832.08 × 13,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,516x = 451,252,283.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 451,252,283.04/24,516
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,406.44

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