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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,011.92, 33,138.27 and 13,258.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,011.92, 33,138.27 and 13,258.86 is: 18,298.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,011.92 : 33,138.27 = 13,258.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,011.92/33,138.27 = 13,258.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,011.92x = 33,138.27 × 13,258.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,011.92x = 439,375,682.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,375,682.57/24,011.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,298.24

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