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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,003.74, 33,127.02 and 13,250.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,003.74, 33,127.02 and 13,250.72 is: 18,287.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,003.74 : 33,127.02 = 13,250.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,003.74/33,127.02 = 13,250.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,003.74x = 33,127.02 × 13,250.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,003.74x = 438,956,866.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,956,866.45/24,003.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,287.02

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