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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,039.59, 33,174.45 and 13,285.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,039.59, 33,174.45 and 13,285.19 is: 18,333.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,039.59 : 33,174.45 = 13,285.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,039.59/33,174.45 = 13,285.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,039.59x = 33,174.45 × 13,285.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,039.59x = 440,728,639.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,728,639.10/24,039.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,333.45

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