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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,000.02, 33,119.79 and 13,245

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,000.02, 33,119.79 and 13,245 is: 18,277.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,000.02 : 33,119.79 = 13,245 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,000.02/33,119.79 = 13,245/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,000.02x = 33,119.79 × 13,245
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,000.02x = 438,671,618.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,671,618.55/24,000.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,277.97

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