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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,007.95, 33,131.41 and 13,254.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,007.95, 33,131.41 and 13,254.10 is: 18,290.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,007.95 : 33,131.41 = 13,254.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,007.95/33,131.41 = 13,254.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,007.95x = 33,131.41 × 13,254.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,007.95x = 439,126,905.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,126,905.32/24,007.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,290.90

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