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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,007.68, 33,130.63 and 13,397.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,007.68, 33,130.63 and 13,397.31 is: 18,488.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,007.68 : 33,130.63 = 13,397.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,007.68/33,130.63 = 13,397.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,007.68x = 33,130.63 × 13,397.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,007.68x = 443,861,261.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 443,861,261.99/24,007.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,488.30

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