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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,001.79, 33,122.86 and 13,247.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,001.79, 33,122.86 and 13,247.18 is: 18,281.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,001.79 : 33,122.86 = 13,247.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,001.79/33,122.86 = 13,247.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,001.79x = 33,122.86 × 13,247.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,001.79x = 438,784,414.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,784,414.01/24,001.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,281.32

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