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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,004.08, 33,127.23 and 13,393.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,004.08, 33,127.23 and 13,393.94 is: 18,484.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,004.08 : 33,127.23 = 13,393.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,004.08/33,127.23 = 13,393.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,004.08x = 33,127.23 × 13,393.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,004.08x = 443,704,130.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,704,130.99/24,004.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,484.53

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