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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,008.89, 33,134.11 and 13,255.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,008.89, 33,134.11 and 13,255.84 is: 18,294.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,008.89 : 33,134.11 = 13,255.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,008.89/33,134.11 = 13,255.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,008.89x = 33,134.11 × 13,255.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,008.89x = 439,220,452.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,220,452.42/24,008.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,294.07

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