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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,107.28, 33,268.32 and 13,497

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,107.28, 33,268.32 and 13,497 is: 18,626.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,107.28 : 33,268.32 = 13,497 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,107.28/33,268.32 = 13,497/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,107.28x = 33,268.32 × 13,497
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,107.28x = 449,022,515.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 449,022,515.04/24,107.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,626.01

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