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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,070.64, 33,218.04 and 13,315.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,070.64, 33,218.04 and 13,315.52 is: 18,375.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,070.64 : 33,218.04 = 13,315.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,070.64/33,218.04 = 13,315.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,070.64x = 33,218.04 × 13,315.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,070.64x = 442,315,475.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,315,475.98/24,070.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,375.73

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