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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,038.67, 33,172.80 and 13,428.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,038.67, 33,172.80 and 13,428.27 is: 18,530.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,038.67 : 33,172.80 = 13,428.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,038.67/33,172.80 = 13,428.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,038.67x = 33,172.80 × 13,428.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,038.67x = 445,453,315.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,453,315.06/24,038.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,530.70

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