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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,007.91, 33,129.27 and 13,252.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,007.91, 33,129.27 and 13,252.28 is: 18,287.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,007.91 : 33,129.27 = 13,252.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,007.91/33,129.27 = 13,252.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,007.91x = 33,129.27 × 13,252.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,007.91x = 439,038,196.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,038,196.59/24,007.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,287.23

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