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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,390.96, 33,659.48 and 13,212.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,390.96, 33,659.48 and 13,212.96 is: 18,233.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,390.96 : 33,659.48 = 13,212.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,390.96/33,659.48 = 13,212.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,390.96x = 33,659.48 × 13,212.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,390.96x = 444,741,362.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,741,362.86/24,390.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,233.86

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