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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,350.28, 33,603.42 and 13,172.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,350.28, 33,603.42 and 13,172.28 is: 18,177.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,350.28 : 33,603.42 = 13,172.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,350.28/33,603.42 = 13,172.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,350.28x = 33,603.42 × 13,172.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,350.28x = 442,633,657.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 442,633,657.20/24,350.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,177.76

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