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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,407.92, 33,682.98 and 13,229.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,407.92, 33,682.98 and 13,229.92 is: 18,257.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,407.92 : 33,682.98 = 13,229.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,407.92/33,682.98 = 13,229.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,407.92x = 33,682.98 × 13,229.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,407.92x = 445,623,130.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,623,130.76/24,407.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,257.32

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