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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,007.70, 33,131.05 and 13,253.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,007.70, 33,131.05 and 13,253.84 is: 18,290.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,007.70 : 33,131.05 = 13,253.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,007.70/33,131.05 = 13,253.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,007.70x = 33,131.05 × 13,253.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,007.70x = 439,113,635.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,113,635.73/24,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,290.53

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