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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,389.13, 33,657.06 and 13,211.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,389.13, 33,657.06 and 13,211.13 is: 18,231.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,389.13 : 33,657.06 = 13,211.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,389.13/33,657.06 = 13,211.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,389.13x = 33,657.06 × 13,211.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,389.13x = 444,647,729.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,647,729.02/24,389.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,231.39

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