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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,041.14, 33,176.66 and 13,286.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,041.14, 33,176.66 and 13,286.02 is: 18,334.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,041.14 : 33,176.66 = 13,286.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,041.14/33,176.66 = 13,286.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,041.14x = 33,176.66 × 13,286.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,041.14x = 440,785,768.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,785,768.29/24,041.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,334.65

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