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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,023.21, 33,151.50 and 13,267.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,023.21, 33,151.50 and 13,267.42 is: 18,308.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,023.21 : 33,151.50 = 13,267.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,023.21/33,151.50 = 13,267.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,023.21x = 33,151.50 × 13,267.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,023.21x = 439,834,791.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,834,791.25/24,023.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,308.75

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