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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,026.64, 33,156.12 and 13,272.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,026.64, 33,156.12 and 13,272.33 is: 18,315.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,026.64 : 33,156.12 = 13,272.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,026.64/33,156.12 = 13,272.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,026.64x = 33,156.12 × 13,272.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,026.64x = 440,058,966.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,058,966.16/24,026.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,315.46

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