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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,367.92, 33,627.78 and 13,189.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,367.92, 33,627.78 and 13,189.92 is: 18,202.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,367.92 : 33,627.78 = 13,189.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,367.92/33,627.78 = 13,189.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,367.92x = 33,627.78 × 13,189.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,367.92x = 443,547,727.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,547,727.98/24,367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,202.12

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