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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,027.42, 33,157.70 and 13,273.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,027.42, 33,157.70 and 13,273.03 is: 18,316.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,027.42 : 33,157.70 = 13,273.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,027.42/33,157.70 = 13,273.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,027.42x = 33,157.70 × 13,273.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,027.42x = 440,103,097.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,103,097.12/24,027.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,316.70

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