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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,064.28, 33,209.42 and 13,309.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,064.28, 33,209.42 and 13,309.48 is: 18,367.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,064.28 : 33,209.42 = 13,309.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,064.28/33,209.42 = 13,309.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,064.28x = 33,209.42 × 13,309.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,064.28x = 441,999,961.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 441,999,961.73/24,064.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,367.47

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