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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,004.67, 33,126.21 and 13,249.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,004.67, 33,126.21 and 13,249.63 is: 18,284.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,004.67 : 33,126.21 = 13,249.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,004.67/33,126.21 = 13,249.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,004.67x = 33,126.21 × 13,249.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,004.67x = 438,909,942.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,909,942.99/24,004.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,284.35

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