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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,392.36, 33,661.56 and 13,214.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,392.36, 33,661.56 and 13,214.36 is: 18,235.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,392.36 : 33,661.56 = 13,214.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,392.36/33,661.56 = 13,214.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,392.36x = 33,661.56 × 13,214.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,392.36x = 444,815,972.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,815,972.00/24,392.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,235.87

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