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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,389.14, 33,657.06 and 13,211.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,389.14, 33,657.06 and 13,211.14 is: 18,231.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,389.14 : 33,657.06 = 13,211.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,389.14/33,657.06 = 13,211.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,389.14x = 33,657.06 × 13,211.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,389.14x = 444,648,131.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,648,131.65/24,389.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,231.40

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