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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,004.47, 33,126.12 and 13,393.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,004.47, 33,126.12 and 13,393.47 is: 18,482.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,004.47 : 33,126.12 = 13,393.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,004.47/33,126.12 = 13,393.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,004.47x = 33,126.12 × 13,393.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,004.47x = 443,673,694.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,673,694.44/24,004.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,482.96

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