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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,005.70, 33,128.29 and 13,251.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,005.70, 33,128.29 and 13,251.84 is: 18,287.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,005.70 : 33,128.29 = 13,251.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,005.70/33,128.29 = 13,251.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,005.70x = 33,128.29 × 13,251.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,005.70x = 439,010,690.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,010,690.89/24,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,287.77

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