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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,003.97, 33,122.18 and 13,391.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,003.97, 33,122.18 and 13,391.55 is: 18,478.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,003.97 : 33,122.18 = 13,391.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,003.97/33,122.18 = 13,391.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,003.97x = 33,122.18 × 13,391.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,003.97x = 443,557,363.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,557,363.06/24,003.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,478.50

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