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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,003.73, 33,121.83 and 13,391.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,003.73, 33,121.83 and 13,391.30 is: 18,478.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,003.73 : 33,121.83 = 13,391.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,003.73/33,121.83 = 13,391.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,003.73x = 33,121.83 × 13,391.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,003.73x = 443,544,362.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,544,362.08/24,003.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,478.15

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