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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,063.55, 33,206.74 and 13,307.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,063.55, 33,206.74 and 13,307.72 is: 18,364.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,063.55 : 33,206.74 = 13,307.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,063.55/33,206.74 = 13,307.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,063.55x = 33,206.74 × 13,307.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,063.55x = 441,906,047.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,906,047.78/24,063.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,364.13

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