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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,392.16, 33,661.36 and 13,214.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,392.16, 33,661.36 and 13,214.24 is: 18,235.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,392.16 : 33,661.36 = 13,214.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,392.16/33,661.36 = 13,214.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,392.16x = 33,661.36 × 13,214.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,392.16x = 444,809,289.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,809,289.77/24,392.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,235.75

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