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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,369.29, 33,629.72 and 13,191.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,369.29, 33,629.72 and 13,191.29 is: 18,204.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,369.29 : 33,629.72 = 13,191.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,369.29/33,629.72 = 13,191.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,369.29x = 33,629.72 × 13,191.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,369.29x = 443,619,155.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,619,155.03/24,369.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,204.03

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