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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,007.73, 33,127.35 and 13,395.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,007.73, 33,127.35 and 13,395.30 is: 18,483.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,007.73 : 33,127.35 = 13,395.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,007.73/33,127.35 = 13,395.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,007.73x = 33,127.35 × 13,395.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,007.73x = 443,750,791.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,750,791.46/24,007.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,483.66

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