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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,027.65, 33,158.03 and 13,417.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,027.65, 33,158.03 and 13,417.28 is: 18,515.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,027.65 : 33,158.03 = 13,417.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,027.65/33,158.03 = 13,417.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,027.65x = 33,158.03 × 13,417.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,027.65x = 444,890,572.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,890,572.76/24,027.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,515.78

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