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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,005.66, 33,127.83 and 13,395.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,005.66, 33,127.83 and 13,395.30 is: 18,485.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,005.66 : 33,127.83 = 13,395.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,005.66/33,127.83 = 13,395.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,005.66x = 33,127.83 × 13,395.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,005.66x = 443,757,221.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,757,221.20/24,005.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,485.53

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