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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,432.92, 33,717.42 and 13,254.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,432.92, 33,717.42 and 13,254.92 is: 18,291.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,432.92 : 33,717.42 = 13,254.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,432.92/33,717.42 = 13,254.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,432.92x = 33,717.42 × 13,254.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,432.92x = 446,921,704.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,921,704.71/24,432.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,291.78

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