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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,040.83, 33,176.88 and 13,285.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,040.83, 33,176.88 and 13,285.80 is: 18,334.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,040.83 : 33,176.88 = 13,285.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,040.83/33,176.88 = 13,285.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,040.83x = 33,176.88 × 13,285.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,040.83x = 440,781,392.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,781,392.30/24,040.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,334.70

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