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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,008.31, 33,131.43 and 13,253.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,008.31, 33,131.43 and 13,253.85 is: 18,290.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,008.31 : 33,131.43 = 13,253.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,008.31/33,131.43 = 13,253.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,008.31x = 33,131.43 × 13,253.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,008.31x = 439,119,003.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,119,003.51/24,008.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,290.29

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