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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,389.92, 33,658.14 and 13,211.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,389.92, 33,658.14 and 13,211.92 is: 18,232.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,389.92 : 33,658.14 = 13,211.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,389.92/33,658.14 = 13,211.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,389.92x = 33,658.14 × 13,211.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,389.92x = 444,688,653.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,688,653.03/24,389.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,232.48

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