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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,072.93, 33,217.73 and 13,317.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,072.93, 33,217.73 and 13,317.08 is: 18,375.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,072.93 : 33,217.73 = 13,317.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,072.93/33,217.73 = 13,317.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,072.93x = 33,217.73 × 13,317.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,072.93x = 442,362,985.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,362,985.09/24,072.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,375.95

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