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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,002.55, 33,122.97 and 13,248.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,002.55, 33,122.97 and 13,248.27 is: 18,282.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,002.55 : 33,122.97 = 13,248.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,002.55/33,122.97 = 13,248.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,002.55x = 33,122.97 × 13,248.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,002.55x = 438,822,049.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,822,049.76/24,002.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,282.31

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