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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,003.78, 33,125.13 and 13,248.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,003.78, 33,125.13 and 13,248.57 is: 18,282.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,003.78 : 33,125.13 = 13,248.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,003.78/33,125.13 = 13,248.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,003.78x = 33,125.13 × 13,248.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,003.78x = 438,860,603.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,860,603.56/24,003.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,282.98

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