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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,007.20, 33,126.66 and 13,395.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,007.20, 33,126.66 and 13,395.48 is: 18,483.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,007.20 : 33,126.66 = 13,395.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,007.20/33,126.66 = 13,395.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,007.20x = 33,126.66 × 13,395.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,007.20x = 443,747,511.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,747,511.50/24,007.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,483.93

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