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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,006.93, 33,131.77 and 13,253.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,006.93, 33,131.77 and 13,253.73 is: 18,291.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,006.93 : 33,131.77 = 13,253.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,006.93/33,131.77 = 13,253.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,006.93x = 33,131.77 × 13,253.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,006.93x = 439,119,625.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,119,625.11/24,006.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,291.37

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