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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,147.39, 33,322.59 and 13,392.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,147.39, 33,322.59 and 13,392.21 is: 18,480.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,147.39 : 33,322.59 = 13,392.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,147.39/33,322.59 = 13,392.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,147.39x = 33,322.59 × 13,392.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,147.39x = 446,263,247.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,263,247.98/24,147.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,480.80

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