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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,007.95, 33,127.70 and 13,396.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,007.95, 33,127.70 and 13,396.23 is: 18,484.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,007.95 : 33,127.70 = 13,396.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,007.95/33,127.70 = 13,396.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,007.95x = 33,127.70 × 13,396.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,007.95x = 443,786,221.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,786,221.59/24,007.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,484.97

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