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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,392.27, 33,661.13 and 13,214.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,392.27, 33,661.13 and 13,214.27 is: 18,235.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,392.27 : 33,661.13 = 13,214.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,392.27/33,661.13 = 13,214.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,392.27x = 33,661.13 × 13,214.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,392.27x = 444,807,025.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,807,025.95/24,392.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,235.58

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