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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,087.93, 33,240.35 and 13,185.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,087.93, 33,240.35 and 13,185.99 is: 18,196.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,087.93 : 33,240.35 = 13,185.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,087.93/33,240.35 = 13,185.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,087.93x = 33,240.35 × 13,185.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,087.93x = 438,306,856.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 438,306,856.77/24,087.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,196.12

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