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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,029.64, 33,160.26 and 13,275.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,029.64, 33,160.26 and 13,275.33 is: 18,319.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,029.64 : 33,160.26 = 13,275.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,029.64/33,160.26 = 13,275.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,029.64x = 33,160.26 × 13,275.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,029.64x = 440,213,394.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,213,394.39/24,029.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,319.60

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