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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,389.52, 33,657.49 and 13,211.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,389.52, 33,657.49 and 13,211.52 is: 18,231.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,389.52 : 33,657.49 = 13,211.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,389.52/33,657.49 = 13,211.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,389.52x = 33,657.49 × 13,211.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,389.52x = 444,666,602.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,666,602.28/24,389.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,231.87

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