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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,027.73, 33,158.79 and 13,417.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,027.73, 33,158.79 and 13,417.34 is: 18,516.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,027.73 : 33,158.79 = 13,417.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,027.73/33,158.79 = 13,417.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,027.73x = 33,158.79 × 13,417.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,027.73x = 444,902,593.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 444,902,593.62/24,027.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,516.22

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