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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,008.32, 33,133.31 and 13,255.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,008.32, 33,133.31 and 13,255.26 is: 18,293.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,008.32 : 33,133.31 = 13,255.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,008.32/33,133.31 = 13,255.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,008.32x = 33,133.31 × 13,255.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,008.32x = 439,190,721.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,190,721.55/24,008.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,293.28

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