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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,429.03, 33,712.01 and 13,251.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,429.03, 33,712.01 and 13,251.03 is: 18,286.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,429.03 : 33,712.01 = 13,251.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,429.03/33,712.01 = 13,251.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,429.03x = 33,712.01 × 13,251.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,429.03x = 446,718,789.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 446,718,789.62/24,429.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,286.39

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