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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,029.19, 33,161.22 and 13,274.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,029.19, 33,161.22 and 13,274.62 is: 18,319.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,029.19 : 33,161.22 = 13,274.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,029.19/33,161.22 = 13,274.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,029.19x = 33,161.22 × 13,274.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,029.19x = 440,202,362.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,202,362.06/24,029.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,319.49

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