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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,009.16, 33,132.40 and 13,254.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,009.16, 33,132.40 and 13,254.12 is: 18,290.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,009.16 : 33,132.40 = 13,254.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,009.16/33,132.40 = 13,254.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,009.16x = 33,132.40 × 13,254.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,009.16x = 439,140,805.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,140,805.49/24,009.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,290.55

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