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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,006.75, 33,129.31 and 13,251.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,006.75, 33,129.31 and 13,251.62 is: 18,287.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,006.75 : 33,129.31 = 13,251.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,006.75/33,129.31 = 13,251.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,006.75x = 33,129.31 × 13,251.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,006.75x = 439,017,026.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,017,026.98/24,006.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,287.24

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