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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,390.92, 33,659.52 and 13,212.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,390.92, 33,659.52 and 13,212.92 is: 18,233.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,390.92 : 33,659.52 = 13,212.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,390.92/33,659.52 = 13,212.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,390.92x = 33,659.52 × 13,212.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,390.92x = 444,740,545.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,740,545.00/24,390.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,233.86

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