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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,383.92, 33,649.95 and 13,205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,383.92, 33,649.95 and 13,205.92 is: 18,224.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,383.92 : 33,649.95 = 13,205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,383.92/33,649.95 = 13,205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,383.92x = 33,649.95 × 13,205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,383.92x = 444,378,547.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,378,547.70/24,383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,224.25

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