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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,433.92, 33,718.87 and 13,255.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,433.92, 33,718.87 and 13,255.92 is: 18,293.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,433.92 : 33,718.87 = 13,255.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,433.92/33,718.87 = 13,255.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,433.92x = 33,718.87 × 13,255.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,433.92x = 446,974,441.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,974,441.48/24,433.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,293.20

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