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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,028.81, 33,160.70 and 13,274.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,028.81, 33,160.70 and 13,274.24 is: 18,318.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,028.81 : 33,160.70 = 13,274.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,028.81/33,160.70 = 13,274.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,028.81x = 33,160.70 × 13,274.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,028.81x = 440,182,957.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,182,957.69/24,028.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,318.97

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