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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,003.62, 33,126.99 and 13,249.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,003.62, 33,126.99 and 13,249.47 is: 18,285.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,003.62 : 33,126.99 = 13,249.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,003.62/33,126.99 = 13,249.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,003.62x = 33,126.99 × 13,249.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,003.62x = 438,915,060.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,915,060.20/24,003.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,285.37

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