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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,007.18, 33,129.66 and 13,252.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,007.18, 33,129.66 and 13,252.14 is: 18,287.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,007.18 : 33,129.66 = 13,252.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,007.18/33,129.66 = 13,252.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,007.18x = 33,129.66 × 13,252.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,007.18x = 439,038,892.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,038,892.47/24,007.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,287.82

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