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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,127.37, 33,294.86 and 13,371.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,127.37, 33,294.86 and 13,371.95 is: 18,452.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,127.37 : 33,294.86 = 13,371.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,127.37/33,294.86 = 13,371.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,127.37x = 33,294.86 × 13,371.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,127.37x = 445,217,219.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 445,217,219.55/24,127.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,452.79

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