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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,029.69, 33,161.90 and 13,275.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,029.69, 33,161.90 and 13,275.11 is: 18,320.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,029.69 : 33,161.90 = 13,275.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,029.69/33,161.90 = 13,275.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,029.69x = 33,161.90 × 13,275.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,029.69x = 440,227,870.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,227,870.31/24,029.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,320.16

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