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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,382.92, 33,648.57 and 13,204.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,382.92, 33,648.57 and 13,204.92 is: 18,222.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,382.92 : 33,648.57 = 13,204.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,382.92/33,648.57 = 13,204.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,382.92x = 33,648.57 × 13,204.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,382.92x = 444,326,674.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,326,674.96/24,382.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,222.87

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