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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,042.27, 33,176.60 and 13,287.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,042.27, 33,176.60 and 13,287.02 is: 18,335.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,042.27 : 33,176.60 = 13,287.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,042.27/33,176.60 = 13,287.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,042.27x = 33,176.60 × 13,287.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,042.27x = 440,817,965.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 440,817,965.24/24,042.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,335.12

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