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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,031.92, 33,159.24 and 13,419.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,031.92, 33,159.24 and 13,419.92 is: 18,516.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,031.92 : 33,159.24 = 13,419.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,031.92/33,159.24 = 13,419.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,031.92x = 33,159.24 × 13,419.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,031.92x = 444,994,348.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,994,348.06/24,031.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,516.80

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