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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,393.14, 33,662.28 and 13,215.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,393.14, 33,662.28 and 13,215.14 is: 18,236.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,393.14 : 33,662.28 = 13,215.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,393.14/33,662.28 = 13,215.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,393.14x = 33,662.28 × 13,215.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,393.14x = 444,851,742.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,851,742.92/24,393.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,236.76

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