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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,009.41, 33,131.34 and 13,253.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,009.41, 33,131.34 and 13,253.78 is: 18,289.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,009.41 : 33,131.34 = 13,253.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,009.41/33,131.34 = 13,253.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,009.41x = 33,131.34 × 13,253.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,009.41x = 439,115,325.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 439,115,325.81/24,009.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,289.30

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