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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,028.69, 33,160.52 and 13,274.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,028.69, 33,160.52 and 13,274.11 is: 18,318.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,028.69 : 33,160.52 = 13,274.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,028.69/33,160.52 = 13,274.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,028.69x = 33,160.52 × 13,274.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,028.69x = 440,176,514.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,176,514.52/24,028.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,318.79

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