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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,390.20, 33,658.46 and 13,212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,390.20, 33,658.46 and 13,212.20 is: 18,232.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,390.20 : 33,658.46 = 13,212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,390.20/33,658.46 = 13,212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,390.20x = 33,658.46 × 13,212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,390.20x = 444,702,070.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,702,070.86/24,390.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,232.82

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