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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,240.20, 33,451.28 and 13,629.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,240.20, 33,451.28 and 13,629.92 is: 18,809.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,240.20 : 33,451.28 = 13,629.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,240.20/33,451.28 = 13,629.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,240.20x = 33,451.28 × 13,629.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,240.20x = 455,938,270.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 455,938,270.30/24,240.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,809.18

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