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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,008.95, 33,132.79 and 13,255.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,008.95, 33,132.79 and 13,255.10 is: 18,292.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,008.95 : 33,132.79 = 13,255.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,008.95/33,132.79 = 13,255.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,008.95x = 33,132.79 × 13,255.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,008.95x = 439,178,444.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,178,444.73/24,008.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,292.28

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