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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,002.02, 33,124.70 and 13,249.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,002.02, 33,124.70 and 13,249.04 is: 18,284.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,002.02 : 33,124.70 = 13,249.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,002.02/33,124.70 = 13,249.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,002.02x = 33,124.70 × 13,249.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,002.02x = 438,870,475.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,870,475.29/24,002.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,284.73

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