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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,031.34, 33,163.14 and 13,276.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,031.34, 33,163.14 and 13,276.22 is: 18,321.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,031.34 : 33,163.14 = 13,276.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,031.34/33,163.14 = 13,276.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,031.34x = 33,163.14 × 13,276.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,031.34x = 440,281,175.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,281,175.72/24,031.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,321.12

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