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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,028.64, 33,158.88 and 13,274.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,028.64, 33,158.88 and 13,274.33 is: 18,318.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,028.64 : 33,158.88 = 13,274.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,028.64/33,158.88 = 13,274.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,028.64x = 33,158.88 × 13,274.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,028.64x = 440,161,915.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,161,915.55/24,028.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,318.22

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