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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,427.92, 33,710.52 and 13,249.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,427.92, 33,710.52 and 13,249.92 is: 18,284.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,427.92 : 33,710.52 = 13,249.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,427.92/33,710.52 = 13,249.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,427.92x = 33,710.52 × 13,249.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,427.92x = 446,661,693.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,661,693.16/24,427.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,284.88

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