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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,079.73, 33,230.27 and 13,324.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,079.73, 33,230.27 and 13,324.06 is: 18,387.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,079.73 : 33,230.27 = 13,324.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,079.73/33,230.27 = 13,324.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,079.73x = 33,230.27 × 13,324.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,079.73x = 442,762,061.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,762,061.53/24,079.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,387.33

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