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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,216.92, 33,420.62 and 13,462.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,216.92, 33,420.62 and 13,462.96 is: 18,579.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,216.92 : 33,420.62 = 13,462.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,216.92/33,420.62 = 13,462.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,216.92x = 33,420.62 × 13,462.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,216.92x = 449,940,470.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,940,470.24/24,216.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,579.59

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