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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,006.31, 33,128.70 and 13,251.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,006.31, 33,128.70 and 13,251.18 is: 18,286.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,006.31 : 33,128.70 = 13,251.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,006.31/33,128.70 = 13,251.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,006.31x = 33,128.70 × 13,251.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,006.31x = 438,994,329.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,994,329.60/24,006.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,286.62

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