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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,390.95, 33,659.51 and 13,212.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,390.95, 33,659.51 and 13,212.95 is: 18,233.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,390.95 : 33,659.51 = 13,212.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,390.95/33,659.51 = 13,212.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,390.95x = 33,659.51 × 13,212.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,390.95x = 444,741,188.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,741,188.29/24,390.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,233.86

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