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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,436.92, 33,722.94 and 13,258.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,436.92, 33,722.94 and 13,258.92 is: 18,297.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,436.92 : 33,722.94 = 13,258.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,436.92/33,722.94 = 13,258.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,436.92x = 33,722.94 × 13,258.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,436.92x = 447,129,763.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,129,763.62/24,436.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,297.30

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