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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,390.52, 33,658.98 and 13,212.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,390.52, 33,658.98 and 13,212.52 is: 18,233.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,390.52 : 33,658.98 = 13,212.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,390.52/33,658.98 = 13,212.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,390.52x = 33,658.98 × 13,212.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,390.52x = 444,719,946.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,719,946.43/24,390.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,233.31

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