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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,027.64, 33,157.50 and 13,273.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,027.64, 33,157.50 and 13,273.33 is: 18,316.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,027.64 : 33,157.50 = 13,273.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,027.64/33,157.50 = 13,273.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,027.64x = 33,157.50 × 13,273.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,027.64x = 440,110,439.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,110,439.48/24,027.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,316.84

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