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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,377.92, 33,641.59 and 13,199.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,377.92, 33,641.59 and 13,199.92 is: 18,215.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,377.92 : 33,641.59 = 13,199.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,377.92/33,641.59 = 13,199.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,377.92x = 33,641.59 × 13,199.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,377.92x = 444,066,296.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,066,296.67/24,377.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,215.92

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