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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,031.52, 33,160.66 and 13,275.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,031.52, 33,160.66 and 13,275.76 is: 18,318.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,031.52 : 33,160.66 = 13,275.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,031.52/33,160.66 = 13,275.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,031.52x = 33,160.66 × 13,275.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,031.52x = 440,232,897.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,232,897.22/24,031.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,318.98

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