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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,389.36, 33,657.42 and 13,211.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,389.36, 33,657.42 and 13,211.36 is: 18,231.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,389.36 : 33,657.42 = 13,211.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,389.36/33,657.42 = 13,211.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,389.36x = 33,657.42 × 13,211.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,389.36x = 444,660,292.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,660,292.29/24,389.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,231.73

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