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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,020.98, 33,148.31 and 13,265.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,020.98, 33,148.31 and 13,265.19 is: 18,305.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,020.98 : 33,148.31 = 13,265.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,020.98/33,148.31 = 13,265.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,020.98x = 33,148.31 × 13,265.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,020.98x = 439,718,564.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,718,564.00/24,020.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,305.61

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