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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,329.20, 36,493.44 and 13,233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,329.20, 36,493.44 and 13,233.28 is: 19,849.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,329.20 : 36,493.44 = 13,233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,329.20/36,493.44 = 13,233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,329.20x = 36,493.44 × 13,233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,329.20x = 482,927,909.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 482,927,909.68/24,329.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,849.72

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