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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,027.48, 33,158.97 and 13,273.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,027.48, 33,158.97 and 13,273.65 is: 18,318.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,027.48 : 33,158.97 = 13,273.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,027.48/33,158.97 = 13,273.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,027.48x = 33,158.97 × 13,273.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,027.48x = 440,140,562.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,140,562.14/24,027.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,318.22

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