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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,176.28, 33,362.76 and 13,420.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,176.28, 33,362.76 and 13,420.53 is: 18,520.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,176.28 : 33,362.76 = 13,420.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,176.28/33,362.76 = 13,420.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,176.28x = 33,362.76 × 13,420.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,176.28x = 447,745,921.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 447,745,921.46/24,176.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,520.05

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