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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,039.45, 33,174.72 and 13,284.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,039.45, 33,174.72 and 13,284.28 is: 18,332.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,039.45 : 33,174.72 = 13,284.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,039.45/33,174.72 = 13,284.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,039.45x = 33,174.72 × 13,284.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,039.45x = 440,702,269.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,702,269.40/24,039.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,332.46

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